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Transition Words

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 23mins

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Class
Date
1.

Finish the second sentence.


My neighbor, Ms. Ramirez, is a little goofy. Indeed, she

a)

often leads me a hammer or wrench when I need it.

b)

insists on decorating her house with silly signs on Groundhog Day.

c)

sometimes lets her dog into our yard.

d)

usually comes home late.

2.

Choose the correct sentence goes before the following sentence.

____________. Consequently, I was late to the my first class.

a)

I love surprise parties.

b)

I'm always on time.

c)

I missed the bus.

d)

I left an hour early.

3.

________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.

a)

Next

b)

Before

c)

Initially

d)

Later

4.

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

a)

Therefore

b)

Nonetheless

c)

Otherwise

5.

There is no practice tonight; ____________ there has been no practice all week.

a)

however

b)

in fact

c)

yet

d)

therefore

6.

Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. _____ he graded it during third period.

a)

Similarly

b)

Truly

c)

Then

d)

Finally

7.

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _____, pizza would be great, too.

a)

In sum

b)

So

c)

On the other hand

d)

In sum

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.

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)

Perhaps

b)

Secondly

c)

Finally

10.

Which transition word is used to compare?

a)

However,

b)

Similarly,

c)

Today,

d)

Lastly,

11.

Where would this transition word go in an essay?


To begin with

a)

middle

b)

beginning

c)

end

12.

Where would this transitional word go in an essay?


In summary,

a)

beginning

b)

middle

c)

end

13.

Transition Words: words or phrases that create powerful links between ideas in your paper and can help the reader understand the logic in your topic.


What is the synonym for transition words?

a)

words added to paragraphs

b)

connections between thoughts, helps with flow

c)

interrupts and breaks up ideas

d)

adds ideas and information

14.

What does the acronym for REFOS stand for?

a)

Red, Ebony, Fuchsia, Orange, Sand

b)

Reason, Example, Fact, Opinion, Summary

c)

Rhino, Elephant, Frog, Octopus, Snake

15.

Ricardo fell off of his bicycle while performing dangerous tricks; ________, he broke his arm.

a)

consequently

b)

finally

c)

nevertheless

d)

for example