Mastering Transition Words and Conjunctions

Identify the transition word in the following sentence: "She was tired; however, she decided to continue working."

• tired

• however

• decided

• working

Which of the following sentences uses a coordinating conjunction correctly?

• I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.

• I wanted to go for a walk, or it was raining.

• I wanted to go for a walk, so it was raining.

• I wanted to go for a walk, nor it was raining.

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• although

• because

• and

• since

Identify the conjunctive adverb in the following sentence: "He forgot his umbrella; consequently, he got wet."

• forgot

• consequently

• wet

• his

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a conjunctive adverb.

• She was hungry; therefore, she ate a sandwich.

• She was hungry, therefore she ate a sandwich.

• She was hungry therefore she ate a sandwich.

• She was hungry; therefore she ate a sandwich.

Which sentence is a complex sentence?

• The sun set, and the stars appeared.

• Although it was late, she decided to call her friend.

• She likes tea, but he prefers coffee.

• The dog barked loudly.

Identify the transition word in the following sentence: "First, we need to gather all the ingredients."

• gather

• ingredients

• need

• First

Which of the following sentences uses a conjunction to create a complex sentence?

• She studied hard, so she passed the exam.

• She studied hard because she wanted to pass the exam.

• She studied hard, and she passed the exam.

• She studied hard, but she was tired.

Identify the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence: "I wanted to go to the beach, but it started raining."

• wanted

• started

• but

• raining

Which of the following sentences uses a subordinating conjunction?

• They played soccer, but it was too hot.

• He was late because he missed the bus.

• We can go to the park, or we can stay home.

• She went to the store, and she bought some milk.