WorksheetsTransition Words and Phrases
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 10mins
Jesse is an animal lover. ________, he adores penguins and pandas.
Simultaneously
Equally important
Specifically
Despite
At 1 p.m. Charlotte was eating lunch. ________, Joseph was just waking up after sleeping in.
Simultaneously
Then
So
Consequently
Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. ________, he was able to attend for free.
Meanwhile
Nonetheless
Second
Consequently
Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ________ he graded it during third period.
Similarly
Truly
Then
Finally
I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. ________, pizza would be great, too.
On the other hand
Moreover
So
In sum
________ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.
Beyond
Indeed
Despite
For instance
________ fencing, Teddy had many other skills as well, like computer programming.
First
Of course
Beyond
Finally
________, Jean painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.
Specifically
First
Truly
So
Giselle is a talented student. ________, she was the valedictorian her senior year.
Indeed
Immediately
On the whole
Then
My older brother is the meanest person I know. For instance,
he’s often crying and unhappy.
he recently became afraid of his own shadow.
he can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes.
he always hits me when I walk by him.
________. Nonetheless, I went to school and did the best I could on the test.
I was nervous about the big test and wanted to say home.
I studied hard and was ready to start the day.
I ate breakfast early and headed for school.
My mom took me to school.
________. Consequently, I was late to school.
I never wake up on time.
I always wake up on time.
My mom woke me up for school.
I was ready to start the day.
My friend, Morty, is a little forgetful. Indeed, he
often forgets to bring his backpack to school.
always remembers to bring his supplies.
never answers his phone.
is always willing to help.
Which of the following passages uses the word “meanwhile” correctly?
I quickly ran to the store for more napkins. Meanwhile, “I’ll be back!” I shouted, to my unconcerned guests as I hurried out the door.
I met my dad at the station. Meanwhile, I had really missed him.
My cousin often sleepwalks. Meanwhile, she thinks it is because of her realistic dreams.
I was getting ready to leave. Meanwhile, my mom was already waiting in the car.
Which of the following sentences uses the word “simultaneously” correctly?
I was watching Youtube while simultaneously working on assignments on another device.
“I feel simultaneously,” she announced, “so I can’t stay for dinner."
Simultaneously, he ate the candy. Then, he had a toothache.
I had breakfast and simultaneously had dinner afterwards.
Joanna and I are a lot alike. Joanna enjoys learning about the sea animals. Similarly, ___
I like going for walks.
I enjoy going to the aquarium.
I am a vegetarian
I enjoy going to the movies.
Ronnie read the book in one day despite
not going for a walk.
saying he didn't like reading.
saying he loved reading.
staying up all night.
I am easily amused. Specifically, _____
I love watching horror movies
I love watching about romance.
I love watching comedies.
I love watching documentaries.
Kat should be team captain. She is passionate about soccer. Moreover, ___
she loves talking to friends.
she is the slowest player on the team.
she is the best player on the team.
she is the smartest student at school.
I was just getting over the flu. ________, I went in to school to take the SAT.
Then
Nevertheless
First
Immediately
