Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 7 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Show the link): Order: First (step 1), Then / Next (middle steps), Finally (the last step). However, … → the next sentence says something different or surprising. So, … → it is the result. because → gives the reason inside one sentence.

1. 1.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Next (b) Although (c) therefore (d) since
2. 2.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) since (c) therefore (d) Although
3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, cut two lemons in half.
   Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
   ___, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
   Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
   ___, add some yellow paint beside it.
   Next, mix the two with a brush.
   Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put flour in a big bowl.
   Then, add a little water.
   ___, knead it into a soft dough.
   Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
   Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
   ___, mix the two with a brush.
   Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
8. 8.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) Next (c) since (d) However
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, stop at the edge of the road.
   Then, look right, then left, then right again.
   Next, wait until the road is clear.
   ___, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
10. 10.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) therefore (c) because (d) Although
11. 11.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) Finally (c) However (d) because
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
13. 13.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) Finally (c) so (d) because
14. 14.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
16. 16.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) Next (b) therefore (c) since (d) However
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    ___, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Because (c) Finally
18. 18.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) so (c) since (d) First
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    ___, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    ___, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
22. 22.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) therefore (b) because (c) Finally (d) However
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    ___, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    Then, make a small hole in the soil.
    ___, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    ___, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands. (a) First (b) Next (c) Finally
30. 30.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) First (c) so (d) because
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    ___, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, fill a pot with soil.
    ___, make a small hole in the soil.
    Next, drop the seed into the hole.
    Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    ___, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    Next, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    Next, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    ___, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However

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