Primary 5 English Grammar Worksheet: Linking Words
(because, so, although, but) Practice
Duration: 30-35 minutes
Objective: To master the use of linking words (because, so,
although, but) to connect ideas logically.
Part 1: Choose the Correct Linking Word (10 questions)
Circle the correct word to complete each sentence:
1. I brought an umbrella _____ it's raining. (because/so)
2. She studied hard, _____ she failed the test. (but/so)
3. _____ it was cold, we went swimming. (Although/Because)
4. He was hungry, _____ he ate a sandwich. (so/because)
5. I love animals, _____ I don't have a pet. (but/although)
Fill in the blanks with "because," "so," "although," or "but":
6. We stayed indoors _____ the weather was bad.
7. Tom woke up late, _____ he missed the bus.
8. _____ the movie was long, we enjoyed it.
9. I wanted to play outside, _____ it started raining.
10. She passed the exam _____ she studied every day.
Part 2: Combine Sentences (8 questions)
Use the linking word in brackets to combine the sentences:
11. It was sunny. We went to the beach. (so)
→ *It was sunny, so we went to the beach.*
12. He was tired. He finished his homework. (although)
→ ___________________________
13. The cake looked delicious. It tasted terrible. (but)
→ ___________________________
14. She loves music. She practices piano daily. (because)
→ ___________________________
Part 3: Correct the Mistakes (6 questions)
**Rewrite the sentences with the correct linking word:**
15. "I was hungry, because I ate a snack." → *I ate a snack
because I was hungry.*
16. "Although he is small, but he is strong." →
___________________________
17. "She was late so she missed the bus." (punctuation) →
___________________________
Part 4: Write Your Own Sentences (6 questions)
**Use each linking word to write a sentence:**
18. (because)
________________________________________________
19. (so)
________________________________________________
20. (although)
________________________________________________
21. (but)
________________________________________________
Complete the dialogue:
22. A: Why are you wearing a coat?
B: _____ it's cold outside.
### **Answer Key**
**Part 1:**
1. because | 2. but | 3. Although | 4. so | 5. but
6. because | 7. so | 8. Although | 9. but | 10. because
**Part 2:**
12. Although he was tired, he finished his homework.
13. The cake looked delicious, but it tasted terrible.
14. She practices piano daily because she loves music.
**Part 3:**
16. "Although he is small, he is strong."
17. "She was late, so she missed the bus."
**Part 4:**
18-21. (Examples: *I cried because I was sad. / It rained, so we stayed inside. / Although it's
expensive, I bought it. / I like tea, but I prefer coffee.*)
22. Because
