Word groups and meanings

Michael did not study for his semester exam. ____________ he did not pass the assessment.

• As a result

• because

• Even though

_______ Kim painted her room. Then she painted her bathroom.

• Truly

• So

• Before

• First

Which transition word can be used to show addition in a sentence?

• furthermore

• however

• instead

• also

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

• in the same way

• likewise

• on the other hand

• equally

Finally

• Compare

• Contrast

• Time Sequence

• Extend an Idea

• Conclusion

That country has many unusual customs;________, when people meet someone, they hit the person on the head.

Which of the following transitions best connects these two sentences?

Riding my bike is my favorite thing to do. ________ one time, I rode my bike for so long that my mom was worried that I got lost.

• For example,

• First,

• On the other hand,

• Then,

________, Meah woke up and went to breakfast. Then, she brushed her teeth and hair. Finally, she put on her clothes and shoes.

• In conclusion
• To begin with
• Eventually
• Then

What is an appropriate transition word that can be used to include extra information?

• Suddenly

• Finally

• Additionally

• After

Elizabeth had been studying for hours; ____________, she hoped to do well on the test.

• Similarly

• Meanwhile

• Therefore

• Nevertheless