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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 12mins
Jared is an avid wrestler. ____________ to playing the sport, he loves to watch matches on television.
However
As a result
In addition
Meanwhile
Robert fell asleep in French class; ___________, he missed the entire lesson.
consequently
for example
in addition
in contrast
Jake would like to read many books; ________, he doesn't have the time since he is working two jobs.
for instance
consequently
therefore
however
________ Cristo was extremely tired first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.
As a result
Although
Furthermore
Meanwhile
Melissa and Elizabeth had spent all their money at the book fair;_______________, they decided to skip shopping at the mall.
in addition
furthermore
therefore
however
There was a malfunction in the smoke machines and lights, the curtains would not open and close properly, and one of the actors was sick with no stand-in. ______________, the play was a disaster.
Similarly
For instance
In conclusion
Meanwhile
____________ the school choir performance, Monica, Elizabeth, and Melissa sang the holiday songs in Spanish.
During
Because of
Finally
Instead of
Linking words help connect ideas, sentences, phrases and paragraphs.
True
False
Transition words confuse writing, making relationships unclear.
true
false
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.
Meanwhile
Then
So
Consequently
Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ________ he graded it during third period.
Similarly
Truly
Then
Finally
________ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.
Beyond
Indeed
Despite
For instance
________, 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
________ I do enjoy cooking as a hobby, I will not prepare all the food for your party.
Since
On the other hand
To put it briefly
Although
Polls show that the Beatles are the most popular singing group of this century. ________________ , there are country music fans who would disagree.
In particular
However
For instance
As a result
What type of transition word is immediately?
time
emphasis
illustration
contrast
What type of transition word is on one hand?
addition
contrast
consequence
emphasis
What type of transition word is likewise?
emphasis
time
addition
comparison
What type of transition word is in addition to?
addition
emphasis
time
summary
What type of transition word is indeed?
summary
emphasis
consequence
illustration
What type of transition word is therefore?
consequence
time
contrast
addition
What type of transition word is such as?
time
emphasis
illustration
comparison
What type of transition word is in conclusion?
time
illustration
emphasis
summary
