Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 78 · 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 a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) therefore (c) But (d) because
2. 2.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) First (b) because (c) However (d) therefore
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) But (b) First (c) so (d) since
4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The sky was cloudy. ___, it did not rain.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
5. 5.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) therefore (c) since (d) Although
6. 6.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) so (b) since (c) However (d) Next
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Kabir drank some water ___ he was thirsty.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
12. 12.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) However (c) Next (d) since
13. 13.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) First (c) Because
14. 14.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) Next (b) First (c) Finally
15. 15.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) Finally (c) so (d) because
16. 16.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
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
18. 18.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) First (c) Then
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
20. 20.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
21. 21.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) therefore (c) because (d) But
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The bag was heavy. ___, Dad helped me carry it.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
25. 25.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Finally (c) However (d) therefore
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Mum smiled ___ I had cleaned my room.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
28. 28.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    ___, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) Next (b) Finally (c) First
31. 31.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Finally (b) since (c) so (d) Although
32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    Finally, serve the lemonade in glasses. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Because
36. 36.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    ___, add a little water.
    Next, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) First (b) Then (c) Finally
38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    Finally, watch the paint turn green. (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
40. 40.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However

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