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Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 83 · 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.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
  2. 2.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) But (b) since (c) Finally (d) therefore
  3. 3.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put an egg in a pan of water.
    Then, boil it for ten minutes.
    Next, cool the egg in cold water.
    ___, peel the shell and eat the egg.     (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  4. 4.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, stop at the edge of the road.
    Then, look right, then left, then right again.
    ___, wait until the road is clear.
    Finally, walk across quickly and carefully.     (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.”     (a) So (b) Because (c) However
  7. 7.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) because (c) Finally (d) therefore
  8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.”     (a) because (b) however (c) finally
  9. 9.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry.     (a) Because (b) First (c) Finally
  10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    Next, rinse it under the tap.
    ___, leave it on the rack to dry.     (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
  11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.”     (a) however (b) finally (c) because
  12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Arjun practised every day. ___, he won the prize.”     (a) So (b) However (c) Because
  14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) However (c) since (d) First
  15. 15.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) so (c) Next (d) since
  16. 16.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) First (c) Because
  17. 17.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Finally (b) Although (c) therefore (d) since
  18. 18.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  20. 20.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) therefore (c) because (d) Finally
  21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.”     (a) because (b) finally (c) however
  22. 22.Which linking word shows a result? (a) Next (b) since (c) so (d) However
  23. 23.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) First (c) Then
  24. 24.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
  25. 25.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) First (b) Next (c) Finally
  26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.”     (a) However (b) So (c) Because
  27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  28. 28.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, heat a little oil in a pan.
    ___, 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) First (c) Then
  30. 30.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) so (c) because (d) Next
  31. 31.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) Because (c) First
  32. 32.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.”     (a) finally (b) because (c) however
  33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, cut two lemons in half.
    Then, squeeze the lemon halves into a jug.
    Next, add cold water and sugar to the juice.
    ___, serve the lemonade in glasses.     (a) Finally (b) Because (c) First
  34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    ___, 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) First (c) Then
  35. 35.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.”     (a) Because (b) So (c) However
  36. 36.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
  37. 37.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Finally (c) Although (d) so
  38. 38.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, write the letter.
    ___, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it.     (a) First (b) Finally (c) Then
  39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.”     (a) However (b) Because (c) So
  40. 40.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then

Answer key

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

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