Linking Words Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 11: Linking words · Set 99 · 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, 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
2. 2.Choose the linking word for the gap:
   “The test was hard. ___, Zoya got full marks.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
3. 3.Which linking word shows a result? (a) because (b) However (c) therefore (d) First
4. 4.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
5. 5.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) However (b) therefore (c) First (d) since
6. 6.Which linking word shows a result? (a) However (b) because (c) so (d) Next
7. 7.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) However (b) since (c) therefore (d) Finally
8. 8.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) However (b) so (c) First (d) since
9. 9.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) First (b) Finally (c) Next
10. 10.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The shop was closed. ___, we went home.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
11. 11.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) Because (c) First
12. 12.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The plants died ___ nobody watered them.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
13. 13.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, wash the rice in cold water.
    ___, 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) Then (c) First
14. 14.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) Because (c) First
15. 15.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) Then (b) First (c) Finally
16. 16.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) First (b) Finally (c) Because
17. 17.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) Finally (b) Then (c) First
18. 18.Which linking word shows the order of steps? (a) because (b) But (c) so (d) Finally
19. 19.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The box was small. ___, it was very heavy.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
20. 20.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
21. 21.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The baby cried ___ she was hungry.” (a) because (b) however (c) finally
22. 22.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “I like mangoes. ___, my sister likes apples.” (a) However (b) So (c) Because
23. 23.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “We stayed indoors ___ it was raining.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
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) Finally (b) Next (c) First
25. 25.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The ice cream melted ___ it was a hot day.” (a) however (b) because (c) finally
26. 26.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The room was dark. ___, I switched on the light.” (a) So (b) Because (c) However
27. 27.Which linking word gives a reason? (a) so (b) because (c) But (d) Next
28. 28.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) First (c) Finally
29. 29.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) Next (b) Finally (c) First
30. 30.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “The road was wet. ___, we walked slowly.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
31. 31.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “Dev went to bed early ___ he was tired.” (a) because (b) finally (c) however
32. 32.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) because (b) Finally (c) But (d) so
33. 33.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
34. 34.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) Because (c) Finally
35. 35.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) Because (b) First (c) Finally
36. 36.Which linking word shows a contrast (a difference)? (a) therefore (b) Although (c) because (d) First
37. 37.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    First, boil water in a pan.
    Then, add tea leaves and let it boil.
    ___, pour in milk and sugar.
    Finally, strain the tea into cups. (a) Finally (b) First (c) Next
38. 38.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) First (b) Because (c) Finally
39. 39.Choose the linking word for the gap:
    “It started to rain. ___, we opened our umbrellas.” (a) So (b) However (c) Because
40. 40.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

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