WorksheetsTransition Words Examples and Contrasts
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Many important events happened when Baby Boomers were young adults.
..........................., this generation was in their 20s during the Civil Rights Movement
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However
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Baby Boomers’ children are usually good at learning new technology.
................................, Baby Boomers often find it difficult to use new computers.
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Female Baby Boomers began to have more personal freedom in the 1970s.
.............................., they had more opportunities in the workplace.
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However
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Moreover
Baby Boomers often focus on individual choices.
...................................., they like to make group decisions at work.
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Today, many Baby Boomers are helping their children.
......................................, they are taking care of their elderly parents.
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What do transition words do?
They always come at the end of sentences.
They only show contrasting ideas in writing.
They connect ideas in writing
What do transition words that give examples do?
They introduce unnecessary information about an idea.
They introduce specific information to explain an idea.
They show an idea that is different.
What do transition words that introduce more information do?
They build on an idea.
They tell why an idea is wrong.
They state a reason for the main idea.
What do transition words that show contrast do?
They give additional information about an idea
They give specific information to illustrate an idea.
They show an idea that is different.
Choose the sentence that gives an example of this idea:
Baby Boomers often had strict parents.
In addition, Baby Boomers often had conservative parents.
For instance, Baby Boomers had to follow a lot of rules.
However, Baby Boomers are usually responsible.
Choose the sentence that gives more information about this idea:
Millennials often care about the environment.
Furthermore, they are often upset about the pollution caused by cars and trucks.
On the other hand, they may not be as concerned with civil rights
For instance, they think it is important to recycle.
Choose the sentence that contrasts this idea:
Television was invented before Gen Xers were born.
For example, many Gen Xers still watch TV frequently.
In contrast, some Baby Boomers were born before TVs were common.
Moreover, they grew up watching TV
Choose the sentence that uses a comma correctly.
In addition you may, have a lot in common with people your age.
In addition you may have a lot in common, with people your age.
In addition, you may have a lot in common with people your age.
You can use the transition words for instance to give an (a)
You can use the transition words moreover and furthermore to give more (a) about an idea.
You can use the transition words on the other hand and however to show (a) ideas.
These transition words usually go at the (a) of a sentence. Remember to use a comma after them.
On the other hand, my siblings are hard workers.
this sentence is?
Giving an example
Giving more information
Showing Contrast
Furthermore, they work well as a team.
This sentence is .......................
Giving an example
Giving more information
Showing contrast
Moreover, she is conservative.
this sentence is..........................
Giving more information
Giving an Example
Showing contrast
