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Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.
Therefore,
Otherwise,
However,
In addition,
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late
Otherwise
Consequently
Furthermore
Therefore
Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.
Therefore
Nonetheless
Otherwise
In other words
Emily wanted to sit next to Michael; ________, the teacher sat her next to someone else.
As a result
For example
Instead
In conclusion
The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
Consequently
Otherwise
Nonetheless
Furthermore
We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.
Furthermore
However
For example
Similarly
This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.
Consequently
Nonetheless
In conclusion
For instance
This transition word introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just mentioned.
Despite
However
Such as
Simultaneously
This transition word means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.
Despite
However
Similarly
Consequently
___________, it is also important that true friends be there for you.
Which transition word adds more proof to the statement?
Secondly
Finally
On the other hand
In addition
There are so many social media apps that teenagers can use. ________, my 13 year old niece is constantly on Snapchat and Instagram.
For example
However
As a result
Meanwhile
What transition word further explains and clarifies a previous statement?
In conclusion,
In other words,
On the other hand,
Therefore,
What transition word shows an effect?
Meanwhile,
To conclude,
Therefore,
However,
What transition word shows a contrast/difference?
Meanwhile,
In other words,
Therefore,
However,
Elizabeth had been studying for hours; ____________, she hoped to do well on the test.
Similarly
Meanwhile
Therefore
Nevertheless
Jared is a dedicated wrestler. ____________ to playing the sport, he loves to watch matches on television.
In addition
However
As a result
Meanwhile
Kevin studies all the time; ___________, Carl never studies.
In fact
In contrast
Similarly
As a result
________ Jorge was extremely tired during first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.
Although
Because
Furthermore
After
I have 88 baseball cards in my collection.
____________ I also have 73 football cards.
In addition,
In other words,
Therefore,
For example,
He was an outstanding President. _______ he may have been the best President of them all.
For instance,
In conclusion,
In fact,
Instead,
He had hoped to be the next American Idol. _____________ he was not a very good singer.
Unfortunately,
Furthermore,
For instance,
Additionally,
I have eighty-eight baseball cards in my collection.
____________ I also have seventy-three football cards.
For example,
In addition,
In other words,
Furthermore,
She didn’t enjoy running the confidence course. ________ she always did her best.
For example,
However,
Instead,
Even so,
He was an outstanding President. _______ he may have been the best President of them all.
However
In fact
Then
For instance
I like frogs. ________ I prefer soft, cuddly, stuffed-animal frogs to slimy, live, jumpy ones.
But,
In other words,
Being that,
Eventually,
His presidency was brought down by scandal. ______________ he was a pretty good bowler.
On occasion,
For example,
On the bright side,
Then,
I had forgotten I had a container of yogurt in the back of the fridge. ________________ it went moldy.
Instead,
Subsequently,
On the other hand,
Actually,
My English class lasts 75 minutes. ________________ my science class only lasts 55 minutes.
Otherwise,
Nevertheless,
Because of that,
In contrast,
Oh, I hope I have enough money to buy lunch. ___________ I’ll have to eat this sardine and onion sandwich my mom made.
As a result,
Otherwise,
Consequently,
On the other hand,
Jimi Hendrix’s show-closing performance at Woodstock was delayed by bad weather. _________ most of the audience had already gone home.
Thus,
As a result,
In the meantime,
Later,
Elizabeth had been studying for hours; ____________, she hoped to do well on the test.
similarly
therefore
nevertheless
however
Jared ate and ate; ____________ , he never gained weight.
nevertheless
furthermore
more over
in addition
Jared is an avid wrestler. ____________ to playing the sport, he loves to watch matches on television.
However
As a result
In addition
Meanwhile
Robert fell asleep in French class; ___________, he missed the entire lesson.
consequently
for example
in addition
in contrast
Kevin studies all the time; ___________, Carl never studies.
in contrast
similarly
in fact
as a result
Jake would like to read many books; ________, he doesn't have the time since he is working two jobs.
for instance
consequently
therefore
however
It is always a good idea to take a family vacation ____________ it may be for a short time.
since
although
while
in fact
We went swimming __________ it was raining.
otherwise
however
because
although
The restaurant was quite crowded; ____________, they were unable to get a seat.
consequently
nonetheless
in fact
additionally
Errol is a good cook; ____________, his wife can only boil eggs.
for example
therefore
in contrast
although
You should go to the doctor ___________ you are not feeling well.
although
while
however
since
A dietitian can guide you in improving your eating habits; ____________, he/she can provide you with tasty recipes.
moreover
however
rarely
conversely
____________ you enter the room, you need to sanitise your hands.
While
Since
Around
Before
Samantha prepared the dinner; ____________, her brother set the table.
formerly
meanwhile
nevertheless
because
We should go to the beach, ____________, you have not gone in a while.
besides
while
beyond
next
Open the box; ________ take out one of the items.
since
for
while
then
Mathematics is a difficult subject; ____________, we cannot survive without it.
in addition
adjacent to
that is
even so
____________ you can go to the supermarket. You need to finish this task first.
Immediately
Since
Later
Consequently
____________ the evidence that was presented, Shelly believed that her cousin was innocent.
To the south
In spite of
As a result
With this object
____________ the great support received for the bake sales, they were able to provide a sizable donation to the children's home.
For instance
In fact
Due to
Even though
He tried to fix the problem with the car; ____________, he only created a new problem.
because
however
therefore
otherwise
You should get 8 hours of sleep nightly; ____________, you should not use any devices before going to bed.
although
immediately
otherwise
furthermore
Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.
Therefore,
Otherwise,
However,
In addition,
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late
Otherwise
Consequently
Furthermore
Therefore
Emily wanted to sit next to Michael; ________, the teacher sat her next to someone else.
As a result
For example
Instead
In conclusion
