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Transition words

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mary travelled to the U.K., ____________ being advised not to do so.

a)

but

b)

however

c)

despite

d)

moreover

2.

Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

a)

Therefore,

b)

Otherwise,

c)

However,

d)

In addition,

3.

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

a)

Otherwise

b)

Consequently

c)

Furthermore

d)

Therefore

4.

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

a)

Therefore

b)

Nonetheless

c)

Otherwise

d)

In other words

5.

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

6.

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

a)

Consequently

b)

Otherwise

c)

Nonetheless

d)

Furthermore

7.

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

8.

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

a)

Similarly

b)

Meanwhile

c)

Therefore

d)

Nevertheless

9.

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

10.

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

a)

For example

b)

Another

c)

First

d)

As a result

11.
________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.
a)
Next
b)
Before
c)
Initially
d)
Later
12.
Which transition word is used to compare?
a)
Today,
b)
However,
c)
Similarly,
d)
Lastly,
13.
Which transition word/phrase is used to contrast?
a)
Afterward,
b)
On the other hand,
c)
For instance,
d)
As a result,
14.
___________ her sister had a cold,  Julia's family canceled their trip to Gore Mountain.
a)
On the other hand
b)
For example
c)
Since
15.

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

a)

nevertheless

b)

furthermore

c)

more over

d)

in addition