Transitional Phrases, Part 1

Choose the most appropriate transition word: "My grandmother loves sweets; _________ , my grandfather hates them."

• similarly

• conversely

TRUE or FALSE: Transitional phrases are words/phrases that act as a bridge between ideas.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Choose the best transition sentence for this passage: "Elizabeth cherished her time with each of her sisters, spending many weekends doing activities together. ___________________________. Her brothers kept to themselves and seldom spent time with them."

• She had a big family.

• Not all her siblings were close though.

• Sometimes her sisters traveled together too.

Austin is not too far to travel for a long weekend. ________________, Houston is close enough for a quick getaway.

• likewise

• however

• at least

• thus

All of the following transitional phrases express a relationship of SIMILARITY except

• in the same way

• likewise

• on the other hand

• equally

All of the following transitional words/phrases express a relationship of DIFFERENCE except

• whereas

• in contrast

• conversely

• likewise

The word CONTRAST is closest to

• similarity

• difference

Choose the best transitional phrase: Many say that social media has too many negative effects on teens; _____________, it has allowed many to stay socially connected during the quarantine.

• however

• similarly

• for example

• therefore

Choose the best transition word/phrase: "Youth sports can pose risks. ___________, youth who participate in football, cheerleading, and soccer experience an increased likelihood of experiencing concussions.

• Furthermore

• Likewise

• Then

• For example