Transitions in Writing

Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. _______ he was able to attend college for free

• meanwhile,

• Nevertheless,

• Second,

• Consequently,

Which of the following sentences uses the word "meanwhile" correctly?

• I quickly ran to the store for more napkins. Meanwhile, "I'll be back!" I shouted, to my unconcerned guests as I hurried out the door.

• I met my grandfather at the station. Meanwhile, I had really missed him.

• My cousin often sleepwalks. Meanwhile, she thinks it is because of her realistic dreams.

• The mayor supported building an new swimming pool. Meanwhile, the town's citizens opposed the plan.

I didn't like to spend time reading in class, but I enjoy it now.

• next

• eventually

• overall

• initially

Carlos started the year with low beginning grades; ______ he worked hard at home and pulled up all of his grades by the end of the nine weeks.

• however,

• furthermore,

• for example,

• in addition,

Brayan's writing is really distinct; ______ I can hear his voice when I read the words he chooses.

• simultaneously,

• equally important,

• in other words,

• despite that,

Identify the sentence that uses a transition to show cause and effect.

• I didn’t study for the test; therefore, I was very nervous.

• I like to eat pizza; similarly, my friend loves it too.

• The book was long, but it was also very interesting.

• She is planning to study hard; moreover, she will take extra classes.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the transition in the following sentence: "He didn’t want to go to the party; however, he went to make his friend happy."

• Effective, because it shows contrast between his desire and his action.

• Ineffective, because it does not show a time relationship.

• Ineffective, because it does not add new information.

• Effective, because it introduces an example.

Which sentence correctly uses a transition to add information?

• I love to read; however, I don’t have much time.

• She can play the guitar; moreover, she sings beautifully.

• They wanted to go hiking; instead, they stayed home.

• He studies hard; nevertheless, he finds time for sports.

Which of the following is a transitional word that indicates contrast?

• Moreover

• However

• Additionally

• Furthermore

Choose the transitional phrase that best completes the sentence: "I wanted to go to the beach; _____, it started raining."

• as a result

• for example

• consequently

• nevertheless