Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 97 · 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:
   “Ravi is only six. ___, he can swim very well.” (a) However (b) Because (c) So
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, fill a pot with soil.
   Then, make a small hole in the soil.
   ___, drop the seed into the hole.
   Finally, cover it with soil and water it. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) First (b) But (c) since (d) so
4. 4.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) since (c) Finally (d) However
5. 5.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) First (b) Finally (c) Then
6. 6.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   First, put the gift in a box.
   Then, wrap the box in coloured paper.
   Next, stick the ends with tape.
   ___, tie a ribbon around it. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Because
7. 7.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) Next (c) Finally
8. 8.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
9. 9.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) since (c) therefore (d) Finally
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Meera was hungry. ___, she ate a banana.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
11. 11.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
12. 12.Which linking word shows a result? (a) since (b) therefore (c) However (d) First
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It was very hot. ___, we went for a swim.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
14. 14.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) First (b) therefore (c) However (d) because
15. 15.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The soup was hot. ___, it was not tasty.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
16. 16.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) Although (b) because (c) so (d) Next
17. 17.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran to the bus stop ___ we were late.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
18. 18.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) Although (b) therefore (c) First (d) because
19. 19.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
20. 20.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) Finally (b) Because (c) First
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, put flour in a big bowl.
    Then, add a little water.
    ___, knead it into a soft dough.
    Finally, cover the dough and let it rest. (a) Finally (b) Next (c) First
22. 22.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) But (b) because (c) First (d) so
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We ran fast. ___, we missed the train.” (a) Because (b) So (c) However
24. 24.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) First (b) since (c) therefore (d) But
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the fruits well.
    Then, peel the banana and the orange.
    ___, cut all the fruits into small pieces.
    Finally, mix them in a bowl and serve. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
27. 27.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) First (c) Because
28. 28.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
29. 29.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    ___, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    Next, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) Then (c) First
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, scrape the leftover food into the bin.
    Then, scrub the plate with soap.
    ___, rinse it under the tap.
    Finally, leave it on the rack to dry. (a) First (b) Finally (c) Next
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Nisha took an umbrella ___ the sky was cloudy.” (a) finally (b) however (c) because
32. 32.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
33. 33.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
34. 34.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) Finally (c) Then
35. 35.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
36. 36.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
37. 37.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) Because (b) Finally (c) First
38. 38.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) Finally (c) First
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) finally (b) because (c) however
40. 40.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) Because (c) Finally

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