Pretest for Transition Words

Front

Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

Back

However,

Front

Take a taxi; ___ you'll arrive late.

Back

Otherwise

Front

Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.

Back

Nonetheless

Front

Emily wanted to sit next to Michael; ________, the teacher sat her next to someone else.

Back

Instead

Front

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

Back

Consequently

Front

Transition words enhance writing flow by clarifying how ideas relate.

Back

Transition words make it clear how your ideas relate.

Front

"For instance" signals an example. My brother is the funniest; for instance,

Back

he can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes.

Front

"Nonetheless" indicates contrast. ________. Nonetheless, Greg and Deborah paddled in the fountain's shallow pool.

Back

The public garden’s rules stated that visitors were not allowed to swim in the fountain.

Front

________. Consequently, I was late to the surprise party.

Back

I missed the bus.

Front

"Indeed" emphasizes a point. My neighbor, Ms. Ramirez, is goofy. Indeed, she...

Back

insists on decorating her house with silly signs on Groundhog Day.