WorksheetsTransition Words
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
________, Meah woke up and went to breakfast. Then, she brushed her teeth and hair. Finally, she put on her clothes and shoes.
a)
In conclusion
b)
To begin with
c)
Eventually
d)
Then
2.
The transitional phrase, as a result, is used...
a)
to add information
b)
to compare and contrast
c)
to conclude or summarize
d)
to add information
3.
The transitional word, similarly, is used...
a)
to show location
b)
to compare and contrast
c)
to show time
d)
to conclude or summarize
4.
________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.
a)
Next
b)
Before
c)
Initially
d)
Later
5.
Alana went to the grocery store. ___________, she ran to the bank, the post office, and the pet store.
a)
unlike
b)
similarly
c)
After that
d)
Therefore
6.
______ Spencer's hard work, he still didn't get chosen to play varsity football.
a)
In spite of
b)
Next
c)
To conclude
d)
Because of
7.
Which sentence uses "therefore" correctly?
a)
Erica was hungry, therefore, a trip to the pound was in order.
b)
Jim was playing with fire, therefore it was no surprise when he burnt his finger.
c)
Mike danced around the room; therefore. He was tired.
d)
Becky ran her hand over the artwork therefore she was removed hastily from the museum.
8.
The paint spilled all over the floor; _________, the students had a big mess to clean up.
a)
moreover
b)
as a result
c)
however
d)
for example
9.
Ricardo fell off of his bicycle while performing dangerous tricks; ________, he broke his arm.
a)
consequently
b)
finally
c)
nevertheless
d)
for example
10.
There are a lot of reasons not to skip school; _________, you will get in a lot of trouble and get zeroes for classwork.
a)
although
b)
so
c)
finally
d)
for example
11.
First, I will make my bed; ________, I will pick up my toys.
a)
while
b)
before
c)
then
d)
meanwhile
12.
I told you not to run in the hall; _____________________, you did.
a)
although
b)
on the other hand
c)
later
d)
nevertheless
13.
________ you are at the grocery store, could you also buy some milk?
a)
While
b)
Prior to
c)
After
d)
Before
14.
The dog chased the cat; _____________, the pig was eating the dog's food.
a)
before
b)
meanwhile
c)
finally
d)
while
15.
______________ to skiing, I also like snowboarding.
a)
Furthermore
b)
In addition
c)
Morever
d)
Also
16.
At 1 p.m. Erin was eating lunch. ________, Cooper was just waking up after sleeping in.
a)
Simultaneously
b)
Then
c)
So
d)
Consequently
17.
The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
a)
Therefore
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Otherwise
18.
It was a windy and rainy night. ___, I decided to go out.
a)
Nevertheless
b)
Otherwise
c)
Hence
19.
I went shopping; ________, my sister went and got a manicure.
a)
meanwhile
b)
in conclusion
c)
therefore
d)
since
20.
The boys wanted pizza, _________ they looked up the number for Marcos.
a)
so
b)
in addition
c)
consequently
d)
however
21.
You can come with us if you are ready; ________________ you will have to ride the bus.
a)
because
b)
otherwise
c)
instead
d)
in addition
22.
There is no practice tonight; ____________ there has been no practice all week.
a)
in fact
b)
however
c)
yet
d)
therefore
23.
Dad didn't have time to go to the store; ____________ there was no bread for sandwiches.
a)
consequently
b)
actually
c)
nevertheless
d)
particularly
24.
_______ they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time.
a)
Although
b)
Despite
c)
First
25.
Jimmy is involved with many after school sporting activities. _____, Averie prefers to spend her free time playing video games indoors.
a)
For example
b)
To sum it up
c)
Therefore
d)
On the other hand
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