Transition Marker Quiz

What is transition marker?

• Transitional markers are typically positioned at the start of sentences or paragraphs and are always followed by a comma

• Punctuation marks used in sentences

• Titles or headers for paragraphs

• Synonyms for topic sentences

Why are transition markers important in writing?

• They make the text longer

• They help clarify relationships between ideas

• They replace topic sentences

• They make sentences more complex

Which of the following is a transition marker for addition?

• Moreover

• Although

• However

• Thus

Which transition marker indicates contrast?

• Furthermore

• On the contrary

• Consequently

• Next

Which of these shows cause and effect?

• In conclusion

• Because

• Nevertheless

• Despite

What transition marker is used to indicate time or sequence?

• Next

• Moreover

• Similarly

Where can transition markers appear in a sentence?

• Only at the beginning

• Only in the middle

• At the beginning, middle, or end

• Only at the end

Which sentence correctly uses a transition marker?

• He was late therefore, he missed the bus.

• He was late; therefore, he missed the bus.

• He was late therefore. He missed the bus.

• He was late and therefore he missed. The bus.

Natalie was tired. __________, she went to bed early.​

• So

• But

• Also

• Because

Julie was very hungry. ____________, she waited patiently for dinner to be served.

• However

• Therefore

• For example

• Also

• Because