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Transitional Words and Phrases

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Many people fear barracudas; _______, few instances of attacks by barracudas have been reported.

a)

however

b)

moreover

c)

similarly

d)

as a result of

2.

______ the difficulties you have caused, you are still invited to attend the concert with us.

a)

As a matter of fact

b)

First

c)

Despite

d)

For example

3.

Blanche passed all their sections of the graduation exam; _____, they will be able to participate in the graduation ceremonies. (select all that apply)

a)

as a result

b)

therefore

c)

occasionally

d)

for example

4.

I played soccer all afternoon; _____, I forgot to complete my homework assignments.

a)

as a result

b)

furthermore

c)

finally

d)

now

5.

Mark failed Geometry B; _____, he will have to retake it during summer school. (select all that apply)

a)

however

b)

for example

c)

consequently

d)

therefore

6.

The educational system is far different from my father's. __________, all the subjects are taught in Burmese, except for English.

a)

As a result

b)

For example

c)

Therefore

d)

However

7.

________, some air pollution is created by the burning of gasoline in vehicles such as cars and trucks.

a)

Additionally

b)

As a result

c)

Therefore

d)

However

8.

___________ the rainy, cold weather, we practiced

soccer after school.

a)

Because

b)

Due to

c)

As a result

d)

Despite

9.

My mother bakes the best cakes; _____, she won first

place for her chocolate surprise.

a)

However

b)

In fact

c)

Additionally

d)

Therefore

10.

Cats are inexpensive pets. __________, they don't cost their owners a lot of money. (select all that apply)

a)

Consequently

b)

For instance

c)

For example

d)

Apart from this

11.

Winnifred Sanderson did not turn in her informative essay. ___________, her grade dropped significantly in English class. (select all that apply)

a)

Therefore

b)

Consequently

c)

As a result

d)

However

12.

Women's opportunity to take on new jobs during World War II drastically changed women's roles forever. ________, women after the war had better job opportunities thanks to the women before them who paved the way.

a)

Meanwhile

b)

Nevertheless

c)

On the contrary

d)

Without question

13.
I was just getting over the flu. ________, I went in to school to take the SAT.
a)
Then
b)
Nevertheless
c)
First
d)
Immediately
14.
Jesse is an animal lover. _______, he adores penguins and pandas.
a)
Simultaneously
b)
Equally important
c)
Specifically
d)
Despite
15.
At 1 p.m. Charlotte was eating lunch. ________, Joseph was just waking up after sleeping in.
a)
Simultaneously
b)
Then
c)
So
d)
Consequently