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Transition Words and Phrases

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is always a good idea to take a family vacation ____________ it may be for a short time.

a)

since

b)

although

c)

while

d)

in fact

2.

We went swimming __________ it was raining.

a)

otherwise

b)

however

c)

because

d)

although

3.

The restaurant was quite crowded; ____________, they were unable to get a seat.

a)

consequently

b)

nonetheless

c)

in fact

d)

additionally

4.

Errol is a good cook; ____________, his wife can only boil eggs.

a)

for example

b)

therefore

c)

in contrast

d)

although

5.

You should go to the doctor ___________ you are not feeling well.

a)

although

b)

while

c)

however

d)

since

6.

A dietitian can guide you in improving your eating habits; ____________, he/she can provide you with tasty recipes.

a)

moreover

b)

however

c)

rarely

d)

conversely

7.

____________ you enter the room, you need to sanitise your hands.

a)

While

b)

Since

c)

Around

d)

Before

8.

You have hurt my feelings; ____________, I will forgive you.

a)

therefore

b)

namely

c)

similarly

d)

nonetheless

9.

The library has different services; ____________, you can photocopy material, get a tour of the library or obtain assistance in sourcing data.

a)

even so

b)

in contrast

c)

for instance

d)

of course

10.

Samantha prepared the dinner; ____________, her brother set the table.

a)

formerly

b)

meanwhile

c)

nevertheless

d)

because

11.

Open the box; ________ take out one of the items.

a)

since

b)

for

c)

while

d)

then

12.

We should go to the beach, ____________, you have not gone in a while.

a)

besides

b)

while

c)

beyond

d)

next

13.

Barbados and St. Lucia are in the Caribbean; ____________, they have a similar climate.

a)

however

b)

previously

c)

otherwise

d)

therefore

14.

Learning a foreign language is useful; ____________, I have registered for a Japanese course this semester.

a)

hence

b)

although

c)

otherwise

d)

because

15.

Mathematics is a difficult subject; ____________, we cannot survive without it.

a)

in addition

b)

adjacent to

c)

that is

d)

even so

16.

____________ you can go to the supermarket. You need to finish this task first.

a)

Immediately

b)

Since

c)

Later

d)

Consequently

17.

____________ the evidence that was presented, Shelly believed that her cousin was innocent.

a)

To the south

b)

In spite of

c)

As a result

d)

With this object

18.

____________ the great support received for the bake sales, they were able to provide a sizable donation to the children's home.

a)

For instance

b)

In fact

c)

Due to

d)

Even though

19.

He tried to fix the problem with the car; ____________, he only created a new problem.

a)

because

b)

however

c)

therefore

d)

otherwise

20.

You should get 8 hours of sleep nightly; ____________, you should not use any devices before going to bed.

a)

although

b)

immediately

c)

otherwise

d)

furthermore