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Transitional Words & Phrases

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which sentence is complete?

a)

Calvin washing the new car.

b)

Because Calvin washed his new car with cold water.

c)

Even though Calvin washed his car this morning, it was still dirty.

d)

Calvin who was washing his new car outside.

2.

Which sentence is complete?

a)

She grew up in a large, poor family near the Rocky Mountains.

b)

Growing up in a large, poor family near the Rocky Mountains.

c)

The large, poor family living near the Rocky Mountains.

d)

Living near the Rocky Mountains and growing up in a large, poor family.

3.

Which sentence is complete?

a)

Because they grow in Peel Region.

b)

Because he wants to join the school basketball team.

c)

Because Owen stayed up very late watching tv and playing games.

d)

Because she fell asleep in class, Mina failed the test.

4.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Because of climate change, polar bears in the wild are in danger.

b)

Rising temperatures are reducing the ice where polar bears hunting on.

c)

Although most polar bears consume lots of blueberries and blackberries.

d)

Unlike brown bears polar bears cannot survive on berries alone.

5.

My friend speaks Korean and English. She _______ speaks Chinese.

a)

in addition

b)

furthermore

c)

also

d)

in contrast

6.

Students should be on time for class. _____________, they should be prepared with materials such as a pen and notebook.

a)

However

b)

So

c)

Additionally

d)

Therefore

7.

We wanted to leave at 8:00 am. ___________, Mike arrived too late.

a)

Also

b)

So

c)

However

d)

In sum

8.

I love fruit. ________________, I like bananas, apples and oranges.

a)

For instance

b)

Similarly

c)

In contrast

d)

Although

9.

Beyonce has visited many countries. _______, she has been to India, Denmark, Mexico, France, China and Colombia.

a)

Meanwhile

b)

Yet

c)

For example

d)

Furthermore

10.

Jay hates washing dishes and cleaning. _______ he doesn't mind baking.

a)

For example

b)

Also

c)

So

d)

But

11.

I am not going out tonight. ________, I will stay home and watch a video.

a)

Yet

b)

Instead

c)

In short

d)

Next

12.

I know you don't like to study. _________ you must pass your exam.

a)

However

b)

Similarly

c)

In addition

d)

Because

13.

He knows he should do his homework, ______ he never does it.

a)

also

b)

meanwhile

c)

but

d)

furthermore

14.

_____________ this book is difficult to read, it is very interesting.

a)

Even though

b)

In conclusion

c)

In addition

d)

Because

15.

___________ being great at tennis, Serena lost the match.

a)

So

b)

Additionally

c)

Although

d)

Despite

16.

Basketball requires teamwork and endurance. __________, soccer requires cooperation to be successful.

a)

Similarly

b)

However

c)

For instance

d)

In conclusion

17.

Houseplants require much care and attention. __________, outdoor plants also must be cared for properly.

a)

To be specific

b)

Consequently

c)

Additionally

d)

Unfortunately

18.

Janet passed her exam, _______, she is very happy.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

also

d)

then

19.

James is not feeling well. _________, he will not be here today.

a)

Therefore

b)

Similarly

c)

In contrast

d)

Nevertheless

20.

Aarav was working hard to clean the house. ________, his brother was watching television.

a)

In short

b)

Meanwhile

c)

Therefore

d)

Consequently