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Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
_______ they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time.
a)
Although
b)
Despite
c)
First
2.
(at the end of an essay)
______________ the more educated a person is, the more choice he or she will have in a career.
a)
Otherwise,
b)
Meanwhile,
c)
In conclusion,
d)
Likewise,
3.
______, Jean painted her room.  Then, she bought a new dresser.
a)
Specifically
b)
First
c)
Truly
d)
So
4.
Most animals sleep like people do; they lie down. ____________ birds and horses sleep while standing up!
a)
For example
b)
Likewise
c)
However
d)
Where
5.
A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _________, it is quiet and distraction free.
a)
However
b)
In addition
c)
All in all
d)
Although
6.
My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.
a)
For example
b)
Additionally
c)
As a result
d)
Furthermore
7.

Which of these would be a good transition to BEGIN a composition?

a)

Finally

b)

Next

c)

To begin with

d)

I also think

8.
The boys wanted pizza, _________ they looked up the number for Marcos.
a)
so
b)
in addition
c)
consequently
d)
however
9.

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

10.

What is the transition word in this sentence? 
Then Mrs. Bell briskly walked across the hall.
a)
briskly
b)
then
c)
walked
d)
across