Transition Words

Front

My English class lasts 75 minutes. ________________ my science class only lasts 55 minutes.

Back

In contrast,

Front

He was an outstanding President. _______ he may have been the best President of them all.

Back

In fact

Front

Which of the following is NOT a transitional word? Therefore, However, And, Because

Back

And

Front

Choose the sentence that uses a transition word correctly: He was late to school, however, he missed the bus., He was late to school; however, he missed the bus., He was late to school, because he missed the bus., He was late to school. Because he missed the bus.

Back

He was late to school; however, he missed the bus.

Front

Identify the transitional phrase in the following sentence: "In light of the evidence, the defendant was acquitted."

Back

In light of

Front

Create a transition sentence connecting a paragraph on the importance of a healthy diet with one on exercise.

Back

Similarly, exercise contributes to overall health.

Front

Which sentence does NOT use a transition word appropriately? Consequently, she arrived an hour late to the meeting., She arrived an hour late to the meeting, consequently., She, consequently, arrived an hour late to the meeting., Arriving an hour late to the meeting was a consequence.

Back

She arrived an hour late to the meeting, consequently.

Front

Identify the correct transition word to fill in the blank: "I wanted to go to the beach; _____, it started raining." Options: Therefore, Moreover, However, Consequently

Back

However

Front

Choose the sentence that effectively uses a transition to add information: I love to read. Moreover, I enjoy writing., I love to read, but I enjoy writing., I love to read. For example, I enjoy writing., I love to read, however, I enjoy writing.

Back

I love to read. Moreover, I enjoy writing.

Front

Which of the following is a transitional phrase that contrasts information? For instance, On the other hand, In addition, As well as

Back

On the other hand