Transition Words Quiz

Which transition word is commonly used to show addition?

• Furthermore

• For example

• Accordingly

• For this reason

What is the meaning of the transition word "accordingly"?

• The second sentence builds off an idea stated in the first sentence.

• The first sentence causes the second sentence to happen.

• The first sentence is a statement or claim, and the second sentence provides an example or evidence of that claim.

• An action in the second sentence is done for a reason provided in the first sentence.

Which of the following transition words is used to provide an example?

• Likewise

• Namely

• Consequently

• To this end

What is the purpose of the transition word "for this reason"?

• To show addition

• To provide an example

• To show causation

• To show purpose

Which transition word can be used to show causation?

• Similarly

• Hence

• Besides

• Specifically

Which word is used to indicate a surprising second sentence given something stated in the first sentence?

• Conversely

• Indeed

• Although

• In fact

Which word is used to emphasize a point or argument stated in the first sentence?

• Nevertheless

• In fact

• While

• At any rate

Which word is used to concede or qualify something related to a point or argument stated in the first sentence?

• However

• Of course

• Despite

• On the contrary

What is the function of the word "However" in the sentence: "The Houston Astros cheated to win the 2017 World Series. However, the commissioner of baseball did not punish them for it."?

• To emphasize a point

• To contrast the second sentence with the first

• To concede a point

• To provide an example

What is the function of the word "In fact" in the sentence: "I love the TV show The Bachelor. In fact, I have watched all 24 seasons twice."?

• To contrast the second sentence with the first

• To emphasize a point

• To concede a point

• To provide an example