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Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Medical studies have proven that sun damage can lead to melanoma; ________, you should always wear protective sunscreen. 
a)
however
b)
for example
c)
therefore
d)
finally 
2.
The paint spilled all over the floor; _________, the custodian had a big mess to clean up.
a)
moreover 
b)
as a result
c)
however 
d)
for example 
3.
There are a lot of reasons not to skip school; _________, you will get in a lot of trouble and get zeroes for classwork. 
a)
although 
b)
so
c)
finally 
d)
for example 
4.
We studied a lot for the grammar quiz; _______, we failed it anyway.
a)
however
b)
finally 
c)
in fact 
d)
so 
5.
The family eats together; _________, they don't have a lot of interesting conversation during dinner.
a)
however 
b)
consequently 
c)
moreover 
d)
in fact 
6.

His skin burns very easily.___________, he has decided to stay under an umbrella and wear lots of sunscreen.

a)

Therefore

b)

However

7.

Hector decided not to use a map; __________, he got lost and never found his way out of the forest.

a)

for example

b)

as a result

8.

There were too many accidents on this road when the speed limit was 55 miles per hour; _________, the city decided to lower it to 45 miles per hour.

a)

for this reason

b)

in contrast

9.

There are several ways to buy cell phones. _____________, you can buy them from a phone company or an electronic store.

a)

Also

b)

For instance

10.

The professor discussed the sleeping habits of elephants. _____________, she did not explain the topic in detail.

a)

However

b)

Likewise

11.

1. My friend speaks Korean and English.___________ she is learning Chinese.

a)

In summary

b)

In addition

12.

1. I love fruit. _______________, I like bananas, pineapple, and strawberries the most.

a)

Also

b)

For example

13.

1. Women usually enjoy shopping. _______________, men often dislike shopping.

a)

In the same way

b)

In contrast

14.

1. I forgot that the cake was in the oven for too long. _______________________, it burned.

a)

However

b)

Therefore

15.

The children’s parents will be here soon, ______they need to finish their work on time.

a)

therefore

b)

hence

c)

meanwhile

16.
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
17.
Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
a)
therefore
b)
however
c)
otherwise
18.

I do not enjoy reading this magazine. ___, it has good articles.

a)

Moreover

b)

Nonetheless

c)

However