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Sequence Transition Words

Total questions: 54

Worksheet time: 37mins

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 - After that?

a)

begins the writing

b)

adds additional evidence

c)

begins the reasoning

d)

shows what happened next

3.

What is the meaning of the transition word - Soon?

a)

immediately

b)

after a short time

c)

happened last

d)

happened first

4.

Which transition word shows that two events happened at the same time?

a)

first

b)

finally

c)

meanwhile

5.

Which transition word shows that an event happened after a long time?

a)

suddenly

b)

finally

c)

next

6.
  • after
  • before
  • finally

These transition words do this.

a)

Show a sequence

b)

Compare and contrast

c)

Show emphasis

d)

Add ideas

7.
Mom 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
8.

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

a)

For example

b)

Another

c)

First

d)

As a result

9.

in the beginning

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

10.

It all started when...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

11.

First...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

12.

One day...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

13.

After a while...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

14.

Soon...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

15.

Suddenly...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

16.

Next...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

17.

Then...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

18.

After that...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

19.

Later...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

20.

Eventually...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

21.

At that moment...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

22.

Second...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

23.

At last...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

24.

Finally...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

25.

In the end...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

26.

By the end...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

27.

Last...

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

28.

Transition words that describe SEQUENCE

a)

show the order events or ideas occur

b)

show a commonality or similarity between ideas

c)

add a new, equally important fact or idea

d)

shows the effect of something; cause & effect

e)

shows a difference between two ideas

29.

Which are transitions that show a SEQUENCE? Check all that apply...

a)

next...then

b)

as a matter of fact

c)

earlier...later

d)

additionally

e)

before...after

30.

Which TWO words show a time or sequence?

a)

Meanwhile

b)

So

c)

As a result

d)

Next

31.

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

a)

Besides

b)

Clearly

c)

Finally

d)

While

32.

I met her in a supermarket on a Sunday, and we went for a bowl of ice cream. _______, I couldn't stop thinking about her.

a)

As soon as

b)

Afterwards

c)

When

33.

I met her in a supermarket on a Sunday, and we started a nice conversation. _______, she suddenly told me that she needed to catch a bus and had to go.

a)

Then

b)

While

c)

As

34.

____________ I saw her, I knew that I was in love.

a)

While

b)

Afterwards

c)

As soon as

35.

S First, I reviewed all of the vocabulary from my notes. _______, I reviewed all of the assigned transition words.

a)

Finally

b)

Meanwhile

c)

Next

36.

I once failed a final exam for an English class. ______ then, I've always studied very hard for my English exams.

a)

Since

b)

Previously

c)

Finally

37.

Seena got to read for an hour. ___________closing her book, she got ready for bed.

a)

After

b)

Similarly

c)

Nevertheless

d)

However

38.

____________ Hector missed the first train, he had to wait for the next one.

a)

Before

b)

Then

c)

Since

d)

Again

39.

John was really craving a peanut butter and pickle sandwich. ____________________ he had to get two slices of bread.

a)

Lastly

b)

Secondly

c)

To begin with

d)

Meanwhile

40.

Which of the following can be both used to signal time and order/sequence?

a)

next

b)

another

c)

in any case

d)

gradually

41.

What is the definition of a transition word?

a)

Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas

b)

Words that are about movement

c)

Words that change the meaning of a sentence.

42.

An example of a word that gives information about time

a)

subsequently

b)

that is to say

c)

above all

43.
A _______ is a struggle that a character has to work through or solve.
a)
problem
b)
sequence
c)
climax
d)
solution
44.
When things happen in order, they happen in _________.
a)
sequence
b)
conflict
c)
transitional
d)
None of the Above
45.
The _______ is everything that happens in a story.
a)
problem
b)
sequence
c)
plot
d)
solution
46.
Authors use _________ to help the reader understand the order of events.
a)
timelines
b)
transition words
c)
order words
d)
plot diagrams
47.
The _______ is the most exciting part of the story.
a)
exposition
b)
poem
c)
rising action
d)
climax
48.
Ms. S gave an exam second period. _____ she graded it during third period.
a)
Similarly
b)
Truly
c)
Then
d)
Finally
49.
_____, Mallory painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.
a)
Specifically
b)
First
c)
Truly
d)
So
50.

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

a)

For example

b)

Another

c)

First

d)

As a result

51.
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
52.
________, 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
53.
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
54.
The dog chased the cat; _____________, the pig was eating the dog's food.
a)
before
b)
meanwhile
c)
finally
d)
while

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