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Transition Words in Writing

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

7.

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

8.

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

9.

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

10.

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

11.

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

12.

What is the meaning of the transition word - Soon?

a)

immediately

b)

after a short time

c)

happened last

d)

happened first

13.

What is the meaning of the transition word - Yet?

a)

beginning

b)

ending

c)

still, up until now

d)

additional informaiton

14.

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

15.

Bowling is a sport in which the player with the highest score wins. _____, in golf, the lowest score wins.

a)

Indeed

b)

Finally

c)

Furthermore

d)

On the other hand

16.

Check your written application carefully and correct your mistakes. _____ submit it to the employer.

a)

Besides

b)

Clearly

c)

Finally

d)

While

17.

You are such a good student. You will _____ get accepted to a good university.

a)

above all

b)

clearly

c)

moreover

d)

nevertheless

18.

Bring water, snacks, a rain jacket, a knife and, _____, a sturdy backpack.

a)

along with

b)

even so

c)

in addition

d)

last but not least

19.

Supporters of Clinton say she has experience _____ her opponents say she does not.

a)

along with

b)

indeed

c)

following

d)

whereas

20.

Learning about new cultures and trying new food are _____ the best reasons for traveling.

a)

above all

b)

definitely

c)

finally

d)

too

21.

The benefits of eating a low fat diet include improved energy levels, lowered cholesterol, and fewer digestive issues _____ improved cardiovascular health.

a)

along with

b)

conversely

c)

obviously

d)

thirdly

22.

The impact of the election cannot be known _____.

a)

apart from this

b)

at this time

c)

differing from

d)

without a doubt

23.

In particular is a linking word that conveys _____.

a)

addition

b)

contrast

c)

emphasis

d)

order

24.

Alternatively is a linking word that conveys _____.

a)

addition

b)

contrast

c)

emphasis

d)

order

25.

Furthermore is a linking word that conveys _____.

a)

addition

b)

contrast

c)

emphasis

d)

order

26.

Undoubtedly is a linking word that conveys _____.

a)

addition

b)

contrast

c)

emphasis

d)

order

27.

Indeed is a linking word that conveys _____.

a)

addition

b)

contrast

c)

emphasis

d)

order

28.

Why do we use transitions?

a)

To make us mess up

b)

To make the writing flow

c)

to be mean

d)

Because we want to

29.
____________I didn't like to spend time reading in class, but I enjoy it now.
a)
next
b)
eventually
c)
overall
d)
initially
30.
Most animals sleep like people do; they lie down. ____________ birds and horses sleep while standing up!
a)
For example
b)
Likewise
c)
However
d)
Where
31.
A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _________, it is quiet and distraction free.
a)
However
b)
In addition
c)
All in all
d)
Although
32.
My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.
a)
For example
b)
Additionally
c)
As a result
d)
Furthermore
33.
To show a chronological event (movement in time), use a transition like:
a)
also, another, like, too, in comparison
b)
first, next, before, now, finally
c)
besides, in addition, for example, furthermore
d)
as a result, because, since, so , therefore
34.
To show an addition (more information), use a transition like:
a)
obviously, clearly, evidently
b)
as a result, because, since, so
c)
besides, for example, furthermore
d)
but, yet, although, though
35.
To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like:
a)
besides, for example, also, furthermore
b)
first, next, before, later, finally
c)
also, another, like, in comparison
d)
as a result, since, consequently, because
36.
To show an ending, use a transition like:
a)
for instance, such as, like
b)
finally, in conclusion, lastly
c)
although, furthermore, besides
d)
first, next, later, after
37.
To show an example (detail), use a transition like:
a)
like, such as, for example, for instance
b)
finally, lastly, in conclusion
c)
but, yet, although, though
d)
also, another, in comparison, too
38.
You can come with us if you are ready; ___________, you will have to ride the bus.
a)
nevertheless
b)
similarly
c)
moreover
d)
otherwise
39.
Andrew and Leo wanted to make honor roll this nine weeks; _________ they made sure to ask their teachers how they could raise their grades.
a)
for instance,
b)
as a result,
c)
however,
d)
in addition,
40.
One C+ kept Yelitza from honor roll first quarter; ____ she's working extra hard this quarter to get all As and Bs.
a)
therefore,
b)
on the other hand,
c)
in addition,
d)
furthermore,
41.
Brayan's writing is really distinct; ______ I can hear his voice when I read the words he chooses.
a)
simultaneously,
b)
equally important,
c)
in other words,
d)
despite that,
42.
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.
a)
however,
b)
furthermore,
c)
for example,
d)
in addition,
43.
To show contradiction (opposite), use a transition like:
a)
first, next, before, now, finally
b)
as a result, because, since, so
c)
since, while, like
d)
however, but, although, conversely

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