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Entrance Exam- Transitions

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

a)

Therefore,

b)

Otherwise,

c)

However,

d)

In addition,

2.

You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late

a)

Otherwise

b)

Consequently

c)

Furthermore

d)

Therefore

3.

Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.

a)

Therefore

b)

Nonetheless

c)

Otherwise

d)

In other words

4.

Emily wanted to sit next to Michael; ________, the teacher sat her next to someone else.

a)

As a result

b)

For example

c)

Instead

d)

In conclusion

5.

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

a)

Consequently

b)

Otherwise

c)

Nonetheless

d)

Furthermore

6.

We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.

a)

Furthermore

b)

However

c)

For example

d)

Similarly

7.

This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.

a)

Consequently

b)

Nonetheless

c)

In conclusion

d)

For instance

8.

This transition word introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just mentioned.

a)

Despite

b)

However

c)

Such as

d)

Simultaneously

9.

This transition word means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.

a)

Despite

b)

However

c)

Similarly

d)

Consequently

10.

___________, it is also important that true friends be there for you.


Which transition word adds more proof to the statement?

a)

Secondly

b)

Finally

c)

On the other hand

d)

In addition

11.

There are so many social media apps that teenagers can use. ________, my 13 year old niece is constantly on Snapchat and Instagram.

a)

For example

b)

However

c)

As a result

d)

Meanwhile

12.

What transition word further explains and clarifies a previous statement?

a)

In conclusion,

b)

In other words,

c)

On the other hand,

d)

Therefore,

13.

What transition word shows an effect?

a)

Meanwhile,

b)

To conclude,

c)

Therefore,

d)

However,

14.

What transition word shows a contrast/difference?

a)

Meanwhile,

b)

In other words,

c)

Therefore,

d)

However,

15.

Elizabeth had been studying for hours; ____________, she hoped to do well on the test.

a)

Similarly

b)

Meanwhile

c)

Therefore

d)

Nevertheless

16.

Jared is a dedicated wrestler. ____________ to playing the sport, he loves to watch matches on television.

a)

In addition

b)

However

c)

As a result

d)

Meanwhile

17.

Kevin studies all the time; ___________, Carl never studies.

a)

In fact

b)

In contrast

c)

Similarly

d)

As a result

18.

________ Jorge was extremely tired during first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.

a)

Although

b)

Because

c)

Furthermore

d)

After

19.

I have 88 baseball cards in my collection.

____________ I also have 73 football cards.

a)

In addition,

b)

In other words,

c)

Therefore,

d)

For example,

20.

He was an outstanding President. _______ he may have been the best President of them all.

a)

For instance,

b)

In conclusion,

c)

In fact,

d)

Instead,

21.

He had hoped to be the next American Idol. _____________ he was not a very good singer.

a)

Unfortunately,

b)

Furthermore,

c)

For instance,

d)

Additionally,

22.

I have eighty-eight baseball cards in my collection.

____________ I also have seventy-three football cards.

a)

For example,

b)

In addition,

c)

In other words,

d)

Furthermore,

23.

She didn’t enjoy running the confidence course. ________ she always did her best.

a)

For example,

b)

However,

c)

Instead,

d)

Even so,

24.

He was an outstanding President. _______ he may have been the best President of them all.

a)

However

b)

In fact

c)

Then

d)

For instance

25.

I like frogs. ________ I prefer soft, cuddly, stuffed-animal frogs to slimy, live, jumpy ones.

a)

But,

b)

In other words,

c)

Being that,

d)

Eventually,

26.

His presidency was brought down by scandal. ______________ he was a pretty good bowler.

a)

On occasion,

b)

For example,

c)

On the bright side,

d)

Then,

27.

I had forgotten I had a container of yogurt in the back of the fridge. ________________ it went moldy.

a)

Instead,

b)

Subsequently,

c)

On the other hand,

d)

Actually,

28.

My English class lasts 75 minutes. ________________ my science class only lasts 55 minutes.

a)

Otherwise,

b)

Nevertheless,

c)

Because of that,

d)

In contrast,

29.

Oh, I hope I have enough money to buy lunch. ___________ I’ll have to eat this sardine and onion sandwich my mom made.

a)

As a result,

b)

Otherwise,

c)

Consequently,

d)

On the other hand,

30.

Jimi Hendrix’s show-closing performance at Woodstock was delayed by bad weather. _________ most of the audience had already gone home.

a)

Thus,

b)

As a result,

c)

In the meantime,

d)

Later,

31.

Elizabeth had been studying for hours; ____________, she hoped to do well on the test.

a)

similarly

b)

therefore

c)

nevertheless

d)

however

32.

Jared ate and ate; ____________ , he never gained weight.

a)

nevertheless

b)

furthermore

c)

more over

d)

in addition

33.

Jared is an avid wrestler. ____________ to playing the sport, he loves to watch matches on television.

a)

However

b)

As a result

c)

In addition

d)

Meanwhile

34.

Robert fell asleep in French class; ___________, he missed the entire lesson.

a)

consequently

b)

for example

c)

in addition

d)

in contrast

35.

Kevin studies all the time; ___________, Carl never studies.

a)

in contrast

b)

similarly

c)

in fact

d)

as a result

36.

Jake would like to read many books; ________, he doesn't have the time since he is working two jobs.

a)

for instance

b)

consequently

c)

therefore

d)

however

37.

It is always a good idea to take a family vacation ____________ it may be for a short time.

a)

since

b)

although

c)

while

d)

in fact

38.

We went swimming __________ it was raining.

a)

otherwise

b)

however

c)

because

d)

although

39.

The restaurant was quite crowded; ____________, they were unable to get a seat.

a)

consequently

b)

nonetheless

c)

in fact

d)

additionally

40.

Errol is a good cook; ____________, his wife can only boil eggs.

a)

for example

b)

therefore

c)

in contrast

d)

although

41.

You should go to the doctor ___________ you are not feeling well.

a)

although

b)

while

c)

however

d)

since

42.

A dietitian can guide you in improving your eating habits; ____________, he/she can provide you with tasty recipes.

a)

moreover

b)

however

c)

rarely

d)

conversely

43.

____________ you enter the room, you need to sanitise your hands.

a)

While

b)

Since

c)

Around

d)

Before

44.

Samantha prepared the dinner; ____________, her brother set the table.

a)

formerly

b)

meanwhile

c)

nevertheless

d)

because

45.

We should go to the beach, ____________, you have not gone in a while.

a)

besides

b)

while

c)

beyond

d)

next

46.

Open the box; ________ take out one of the items.

a)

since

b)

for

c)

while

d)

then

47.

Mathematics is a difficult subject; ____________, we cannot survive without it.

a)

in addition

b)

adjacent to

c)

that is

d)

even so

48.

____________ you can go to the supermarket. You need to finish this task first.

a)

Immediately

b)

Since

c)

Later

d)

Consequently

49.

____________ the evidence that was presented, Shelly believed that her cousin was innocent.

a)

To the south

b)

In spite of

c)

As a result

d)

With this object

50.

____________ the great support received for the bake sales, they were able to provide a sizable donation to the children's home.

a)

For instance

b)

In fact

c)

Due to

d)

Even though

51.

He tried to fix the problem with the car; ____________, he only created a new problem.

a)

because

b)

however

c)

therefore

d)

otherwise

52.

You should get 8 hours of sleep nightly; ____________, you should not use any devices before going to bed.

a)

although

b)

immediately

c)

otherwise

d)

furthermore

53.

Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

a)

Therefore,

b)

Otherwise,

c)

However,

d)

In addition,

54.

You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late

a)

Otherwise

b)

Consequently

c)

Furthermore

d)

Therefore

55.

Emily wanted to sit next to Michael; ________, the teacher sat her next to someone else.

a)

As a result

b)

For example

c)

Instead

d)

In conclusion