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Transition Words

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
I was just getting over the flu. _____, I went in to school to take the SAT.
a)
Then
b)
Nonetheless
c)
First
d)
Immediately
2.
This transition word shows that something happened at the same time as something else.
a)
For instance
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Consequently
d)
Meanwhile
3.
At 1 p.m. Allen was eating lunch.  _____, Joseph was just waking up after sleeping in.
a)
Simultaneously
b)
Then
c)
So
d)
Consequently
4.
Marlee is an animal lover. ____, he adores penguins and pandas.
a)
Simultaneously
b)
Equally important
c)
Specifically
d)
Despite
5.
This transition word means that two things are happening at exactly the same time.
a)
Despite
b)
However
c)
Such as
d)
Simultaneously
6.
Kingstin won the scholarship to his dream school. _____, he was able to attend for free.
a)
Meanwhile
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Second
d)
Consequently
7.
Ms. S gave an exam second period. _____ she graded it during third period.
a)
Similarly
b)
Truly
c)
Then
d)
Finally
8.
I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _____, pizza would be great, too.
a)
On the other hand
b)
Moreover
c)
So
d)
In sum
9.
This transition word shows that statement could have affected something, but did not.
a)
Despite
b)
Similarly
c)
Meanwhile
d)
Simultaneously
10.
_____ his intense stage fright, Greyson's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.
a)
Beyond
b)
Indeed
c)
Despite
d)
For instance
11.
This transition word means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.
a)
Despite
b)
Similarly
c)
However
d)
Nevertheless
12.
_____ fencing, Turner had many other skills as well, like computer programming.
a)
First
b)
Of course
c)
Beyond
d)
Finally
13.
This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.
a)
For instance
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Consequently
d)
In conclusion
14.
_____, Mallory painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.
a)
Specifically
b)
First
c)
Truly
d)
So
15.
Alexa is a talented student. _____, she was valedictorian her senior year.
a)
Indeed
b)
Immediately
c)
On the whole
d)
Then
16.
________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.
a)
Next
b)
Before
c)
Initially
d)
Later
17.
The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
a)
Therefore
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Otherwise
18.

________________, I will do my homework and second, I will practice piano.

a)

For example

b)

Another

c)

First

d)

As a result

19.
The boys wanted pizza, _________ they looked up the number for Marcos.
a)
so
b)
in addition
c)
consequently
d)
however
20.
The boys wanted pizza, _________ they looked up the number for Marcos.
a)
so
b)
in addition
c)
consequently
d)
however
21.
There is no practice tonight; ____________ there has been no practice all week.
a)
in fact
b)
however
c)
yet
d)
therefore
22.
Myra and her team didn't finish the project; _____________ they did work hard.
a)
furthermore
b)
so
c)
however
d)
instead
23.
Students should be quiet during the play; ________________ applause at the end is allowed.
a)
although
b)
consequently
c)
in addition
d)
particularly
24.
The rhino in Africa is threatened with extinction; _______________ many species of gorilla are also endangered.
a)
similarly
b)
actually
c)
so
d)
otherwise
25.
The Wilson children get an allowance every week; ______________ they earn money for completing chores.
a)
in addition
b)
consequently
c)
otherwise
d)
instead
26.
There are many species of whales that eat krill._____, the blue whale can eats an average of four tons of krill each day.
a)
Also
b)
For example
c)
Meanwhile
d)
Unless
27.
During the day, the desert is far too hot for the animals to be very active._______, many animals in the desert go out at night when it's cooler, to hunt and eat.
a)
Finally
b)
For that reason
c)
Maybe
d)
Later
28.
Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. _____ he graded it during third period.
a)
Similarly
b)
Truly
c)
Then
d)
Finally
29.
I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _____, pizza would be great, too.
a)
On the other hand
b)
Moreover
c)
So
d)
In sum
30.
There is a lot to do to get ready for our trip. First we need to buy tickets. Next we have to pack our suitcases. ________ we need to go to the airport and catch our flight.
a)
Finally
b)
Secondly
c)
Perhaps
31.
___________ her sister had a cold,  Julia's family canceled their trip to Gore Mountain.
a)
On the other hand
b)
For example
c)
Since
32.
There are many species of flightless birds.  ___________ , penguins swim well in water, but can't fly.
a)
Therefore
b)
As a result
c)
For example
33.
Which transition word is used to compare?
a)
Today,
b)
However,
c)
Similarly,
d)
Lastly,
34.
Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
a)
therefore
b)
however
c)
otherwise
35.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In the beginning?

a)

near the start

b)

near the end

c)

near the middle

d)

somewhere in the story

36.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In addition?

a)

take away more information

b)

give information to someone

c)

also, add more information/details

d)

adds information that does not support the main idea

37.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - As a result?

a)

this is the end

b)

this belongs in the middle

c)

happening quickly

d)

because of this

38.

What is the meaning of this transition phrase - However?

a)

tells when something is ending

b)

shows a difference between two sentences/ideas

c)

tells when something is beginning

d)

give further proof

39.

What is the meaning of this transition phrase - To conclude?

a)

begins the composition

b)

adds examples of main idea

c)

ending reason or final statement

d)

follows the sequence

40.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - For example?

a)

used to begin a composition

b)

adds non-specific or vague details

c)

used to end the composition

d)

used to show a specific case

41.

What is the meaning of the transition word - Instead?

a)

suggest a difference

b)

give an example

c)

provide additional support details

d)

to show this idea is coming to an end

42.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In other words?

a)

giving an example

b)

repeating an idea with different words

c)

showing a difference in ideas

d)

starting a new idea

43.

What is the meaning of the transition word - Therefore?

a)

to end the composition

b)

give additional information

c)

for this reason, this will happen

d)

to begin the reasons

44.

What is the meaning of the transition words- In fact?

a)

gives a specific example or evidence

b)

adds additional detail

c)

shows a difference

d)

concludes the writing

45.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - After that?

a)

begins the writing

b)

adds additional evidence

c)

begins the reasoning

d)

shows what happened next

46.

What is the meaning of the transition word - Soon?

a)

immediately

b)

after a short time

c)

happened last

d)

happened first

47.

What is the meaning of the transition word - Yet?

a)

beginning

b)

ending

c)

still, up until now

d)

additional informaiton

48.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In the same way?

a)

shows a difference

b)

compares two situations that are similar

c)

beginning

d)

concluding

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