Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 90 · 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.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) First (b) Then (c) Finally
2. 2.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) But (b) because (c) so (d) Next
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) However
4. 4.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) Finally (b) First (c) Because
5. 5.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, wash the fruits well.
   Then, peel the banana and the orange.
   Next, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
   ___, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
6. 6.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
7. 7.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The puppy was cold. ___, we gave it a blanket.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
8. 8.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
9. 9.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
10. 10.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
11. 11.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Riya wore a sweater ___ it was cold.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
13. 13.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) Then (b) Finally (c) First
14. 14.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) therefore (c) But (d) since
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The mango looked green. ___, it was very sweet.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
16. 16.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
17. 17.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
18. 18.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) Because (b) However (c) So
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
20. 20.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
21. 21.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
22. 22.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) since (b) However (c) so (d) Next
23. 23.Which linking word shows a result? (a) so (b) Although (c) since (d) First
24. 24.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) Finally (c) Then
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, take two slices of bread.
    ___, spread butter on one slice.
    Next, add cucumber and tomato slices.
    Finally, cover them with the other slice. (a) Then (b) Finally (c) First
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    ___, write the letter.
    Then, fold it and put it in an envelope.
    Next, seal the envelope.
    Finally, stick a stamp on it and post it. (a) Because (b) Finally (c) First
27. 27.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
28. 28.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was late. ___, the shops were still open.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
30. 30.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
31. 31.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) therefore (c) Finally (d) because
32. 32.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
33. 33.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
34. 34.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
35. 35.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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
36. 36.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) Because (c) First
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
38. 38.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) so (b) Next (c) Although (d) since
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) however (b) finally (c) because
40. 40.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First

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