WorksheetsTransitional Words
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
________, Sally woke up and went to breakfast. Then, she brushed her teeth and hair. Finally, she put on her clothes and shoes.
a)
In conclusion
b)
To begin with
c)
Eventually
d)
Then
2.
The phrase, futhermore, is used ...
a)
to show location
b)
to compare and contrast
c)
to conclude or summarize
d)
to add information
3.
Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
a)
therefore
b)
however
c)
otherwise
4.
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
a)
Consequently
b)
Furthermore
c)
Otherwise
5.
Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap
a)
Otherwise
b)
Hence
c)
Nonetheless
6.
Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.
a)
however
b)
moreover
c)
furthermore
7.
________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.
a)
Next
b)
Before
c)
Initially
d)
Later
8.
It's six thirty right now and the park closes at seven. _________ it's very late, Javier and Rico still want to go to the park and play baseball.
a)
Next
b)
Of course
c)
Although
d)
Finally
9.
Jesse is an animal lover. _______, he adores penguins and pandas.
a)
Simultaneously
b)
Equally important
c)
Specifically
d)
Despite
10.
Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. _________, he was able to attend for free.
a)
Meanwhile
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Second
d)
Consequently
11.
Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ________, he graded it during third period.
a)
Similarly
b)
Truly
c)
Then
d)
Finally
12.
I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _______, pizza would be great, too.
a)
On the other hand
b)
Moreover
c)
So
d)
In sum
13.
______ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.
a)
Beyond
b)
Indeed
c)
Despite
d)
For instance
14.
__________, Jean painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.
a)
Specifically
b)
First
c)
Truly
d)
So
15.
I was just getting over the flu. ________, I went in to school to take the SAT.
a)
Then
b)
Nevertheless
c)
First
d)
Immediately
16.
I do not enjoy reading this magazine. ___, it has good articles.
a)
Moreover
b)
Nonetheless
c)
However
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