This worksheet helps students develop cohesion in writing by using linking devices and transition words to connect ideas clearly. Students learn how connectors such as however, therefore, because, in addition, and first help organize sentences and paragraphs.

The worksheet includes differentiated practice activities:

• Try This: Choose the correct linking word to complete sentences.

• Challenge Yourself: Identify the relationship between ideas expressed by linking devices.

• Push Your Limits: Complete sentences using appropriate connectors.

• Go Beyond: Improve a paragraph by adding cohesive devices.

The exercises gradually increase in difficulty and help students strengthen sentence flow, logical connections, and paragraph coherence. A full answer key is included. The worksheet aligns with CCSS, CEFR B1–B2, ACARA, and Cambridge Lower Secondary English standards.

Additional Info:

Grade Level: Grade 7–8
Difficulty Level: Medium
Skill: Using cohesion and linking devices to connect ideas in sentences and paragraphs

Standards:

• CCSS.W.7.2.C / W.8.2.C – Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify relationships among ideas and concepts.

• CEFR B1–B2 – Can use common linking words to connect ideas and produce clear, coherent text.

• ACARA (Australian Curriculum) – Understand how cohesive devices help create clear and connected texts.

• Cambridge Lower Secondary English – Use connectives and cohesive devices to link ideas within and across sentences.