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Academic Language & Transition Words

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The electricity went out. ______, Bianca could not complete her homework.

a)

In addition to

b)

For instance

c)

Although

d)

Therefore

2.

We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.

a)

Furthermore

b)

However

c)

For example

d)

Similarly

3.

I like to run, _______ I do not like to race others.

a)

for example

b)

in addition to

c)

but

d)

thus

4.

There are some great nature shows on Netflix. ______, Planet Earth and Night on Earth are excellent!

a)

Although

b)

Because

c)

As well as

d)

For example

5.

I like dogs, ___ I do not like the way they smell.

a)

such as

b)

although

c)

because

d)

as well as

6.

My mom is so loving _____ fun

a)

as well as

b)

for example

c)

unless

d)

as a result of

7.

Students were given extra recess_______ their awards.

a)

because of

b)

however

c)

in addition to

d)

thus

8.

Hedgehogs are affectionate, and they form strong bonds with their owners _____it’s important not to frighten a hedgehog.

a)

Therefore

b)

However

c)

In fact

d)

After that

9.

Subway Cat and I never got very close to each other after that. ________, over time we formed a sort of friendship.

a)

For example

b)

Yet

c)

As a result of

d)

Such as

10.

It was raining outside. ________, the bus was late to pick us up.

a)

Therefore

b)

However

c)

For instance

d)

For example

11.

Bears hibernate in the winter.___________________ frogs also hibernate during this season.

a)

So

b)

But

c)

Similarly

d)

Afterwards

12.
My sister has very neat handwriting.  _____________, mine is always so messy.
a)
On the other hand
b)
In addition
c)
Due to the fact
13.

Ar'mani was too busy to eat breakfast this morning.  ____________, she was famished by noon.

a)

Additionally

b)

Then

c)

As a result

14.
Reading is an excellent way to increase your vocabulary.  _____________, it can help improve your grammar.
a)
After
b)
Furthermore
c)
In contrast
15.
The student's essay was badly written.  _____________, it was way too short.
a)
Additionally
b)
Meanwhile
c)
For example
16.

___________ her sister had a cold,  Shaun's family canceled their trip to Gore Mountain.

a)

On the other hand

b)

For example

c)

Since

17.
The book was extremely interesting.  ______________, it was very difficult to read.
a)
Similarly
b)
However
c)
After
18.
I was just getting over the flu. _____, I went in to school to take the SAT.
a)
Then
b)
Nonetheless
c)
First
d)
Immediately