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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 79 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) since (c) However (d) First
  2. 2.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, put a little toothpaste on your brush.
    Then, brush all your teeth gently.
    Next, spit out the toothpaste.
    Finally, rinse your mouth with water.     (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  4. 4.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) Finally (c) since (d) But
  5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  9. 9.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) therefore (c) First (d) because
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    Next, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    ___, serve the rice hot with dal.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put the gift in a box.
    Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
    ___, stick the ends with tape.
    Finally, tie a ribbon around it.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  14. 14.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) First (c) therefore (d) since
  15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  16. 16.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  17. 17.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Although (c) therefore (d) Next
  18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  19. 19.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
  20. 20.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  22. 22.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
  23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  24. 24.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, squeeze blue paint onto a plate.
    Then, add some yellow paint beside it.
    Next, mix the two with a brush.
    ___, watch the paint turn green.     (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    ___, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wet your hands with clean water.
    ___, rub soap on your hands.
    Next, scrub between your fingers.
    Finally, rinse and dry your hands.     (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    ___, strain the tea into cups.     (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  30. 30.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) so (c) because (d) Finally
  31. 31.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
  32. 32.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) However (c) First (d) so
  33. 33.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) because (b) therefore (c) Next (d) Although
  34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    ___, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    Finally, peel the shell and eat the egg.     (a) Then (b) First (c) Finally
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) Because (b) However (c) So
  36. 36.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    ___, stick a stamp on it and post it.     (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    Then, put the rice and water in a pot.
    ___, cook it on a low flame until soft.
    Finally, serve the rice hot with dal.     (a) Next (b) First (c) Finally
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) however (b) because (c) finally
  40. 40.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally

Answer key

  1. since
  2. First
  3. First
  4. But
  5. because
  6. So
  7. because
  8. So
  9. therefore
  10. So
  11. However
  12. Finally
  13. Next
  14. First
  15. However
  16. However
  17. Although
  18. because
  19. Finally
  20. First
  21. because
  22. Finally
  23. So
  24. However
  25. because
  26. Finally
  27. Next
  28. Then
  29. Finally
  30. Finally
  31. Next
  32. so
  33. because
  34. Then
  35. However
  36. because
  37. Finally
  38. Next
  39. because
  40. Then

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