Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 73 · 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) But (b) Finally (c) so (d) since
2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Finally (c) Although (d) so
3. 3.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
4. 4.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Although (b) Finally (c) since (d) so
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.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
9. 9.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
10. 10.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) Finally (c) First
11. 11.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) since (b) Next (c) so (d) But
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
13. 13.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) Although (c) First (d) so
14. 14.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) since (b) Next (c) However (d) so
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The water was too cold. ___, we did not swim.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
18. 18.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) because (c) But (d) therefore
19. 19.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) therefore (c) First (d) since
20. 20.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, take two slices of bread.
    Then, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
26. 26.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) because (c) Finally (d) therefore
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
28. 28.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) Finally (b) First (c) Then
29. 29.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) because (c) Although (d) therefore
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    ___, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    Finally, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    Then, add a handful of corn kernels.
    Next, cover the pan and wait for the popping.
    ___, sprinkle salt on the hot popcorn. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    Then, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    ___, rinse and dry your hands. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    ___, rinse your mouth with water. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
40. 40.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

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