WorksheetsTransition words
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
Polls show that Tony Blair is the most popular Prime Minister during this century. _____________ , there are even members of his own party who are uneasy with his approach.
In particular
However
For instance
To sum up
There are some slight variations in temperature. ________________ , 26 to 27ºC should be expected.
Furthermore
Otherwise
However
Consequently
________Paul brings the money for our lunch, we'll go right down to the cafeteria.
Now that
Until
As soon as
Since
The first time I went swimming in deep water, I sank to the bottom like a rock. ______ I've learned to stay afloat, I feel better about the water, but I still can't swim well.
The first time
Now that
When
However
It's obvious that neither the workers _______ to fight the new rules.
nor the manager intend
intend nor the manager intends
nor the manager intends
intend nor the manager
______ I heard the telephone ring, I didn't answer it.
Even though
So
Only if
Because
"Why aren't you ready to go?"
"I am ready."
"How can that be? It's freezing outside, ____ you're wearing shorts and a T-shirt!"
or
so
because
yet
Susan loves musicals ______ her husband finds them boring.
moreover
because of
since
whereas
Tom didn't attend the meeting _______ his illness.
because
because of
while
in spite
We are going to book tickets ______ miss the concert.
in order
because
so that
in order not to
______ we got up late, we managed to get on time.
Although
However
Due to
Because of
They wanted to move to a new neighborhood; _____ they couldn't afford it.
so
however
but
therefore
