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Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mark failed Geometry B; _____, he will have to retake it during summer school. (select all that apply)

a)

however

b)

for example

c)

consequently

d)

therefore

2.

_____________ this book is difficult to read, it is very interesting.

a)

Even though

b)

In conclusion

c)

In addition

d)

Because

3.

She had been studying for hours ________ she hoped to do well on the test.

a)

similarily

b)

nevertheless

c)

as a result

d)

therefore

e)

however

4.

at first, then, next, afterward,finally are words that we could use for

a)

Sequencing

b)

Contrast

c)

Cause/Effect

d)

End

5.

The teacher will accept late homework; _____________, he will take points off of the grade.

a)

although

b)

such as

c)

as a result

d)

however

6.
The phrase, futhermore, is used ...
a)
to show location
b)
to compare and contrast
c)
to conclude or summarize
d)
to add information
7.

Which sentence is complete?

a)

Because they grow in Peel Region.

b)

Because he wants to join the school basketball team.

c)

Because Owen stayed up very late watching tv and playing games.

d)

Because she fell asleep in class, Mina failed the test.

8.

That old house needs a lot of repairs. For instance, the roof is leaking and some windows are broken. __________, the floor boards will need to be replaced.

a)

Thus

b)

Additionally

c)

Athough

d)

In contrast

9.

_________ Aryan loves history, he spent his vacation reading about ancient Egypt.

a)

Because

b)

Even though

c)

Before

d)

Moreover

10.

She looked everywhere for a job; ___________ she was called for an interview.

a)

for example

b)

finally

c)

but

d)

so

e)

still

11.

Sales of CDs have experienced a small but steady fall over the past 12 months. ___________, Vinyl records have seen an increase in their share of the market, up to 1.7%.

a)

Above all

b)

Similarly

c)

In contrast

12.

________ you can make it work, just do it.

a)

However

b)

Also

13.

If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible. ......................, set the table the day before.

a)

in contrast

b)

similarly

c)

for instance

d)

in brief

14.

Janet passed her exam, _______, she is very happy.

a)

but

b)

so

c)

also

d)

then

15.

Larry will probably be a late bloomer socially, just like his older brothers.

a)

time

b)

similarity

c)

contrast

d)

cause & effect

16.
There are a lot of reasons not to skip school; _________, you will get in a lot of trouble and get zeroes for classwork. 
a)
although 
b)
so
c)
finally 
d)
for example 
17.

This book is very popular;  _________________, I don't like it.

a)

because

b)

when

c)

either

d)

yet

18.
I really hate the taste of lima beans, broccoli, and tomatoes; __________, I eat them because they are so nutritious. 
a)
consequently 
b)
moreover 
c)
nevertheless
d)
so
19.
Janice went to the store to pick up some last minute items for the party; _____, we need to clean the house before the guests arrive.
a)
however
b)
as a result
c)
in the meantime
d)
consequently 
20.
Medical studies have proven that sun damage can lead to melanoma; ________, you should always wear protective sunscreen. 
a)
however
b)
for example
c)
therefore
d)
finally 
21.
Over 100 people tried out for America's Got Talent; _______, many of the contestants had very weird talents. 
a)
in fact
b)
nevertheless 
c)
in the meantime
d)
although 
22.
The paint spilled all over the floor; _________, the custodian had a big mess to clean up.
a)
moreover 
b)
as a result
c)
however 
d)
for example 
23.
Steve fell off of his bicycle while performing dangerous tricks; ________, he broke his arm.
a)
consequently
b)
finally 
c)
nevertheless
d)
for example 
24.
There are a lot of reasons not to skip school; _________, you will get in a lot of trouble and get zeroes for classwork. 
a)
although 
b)
so
c)
finally 
d)
for example 
25.
We studied a lot for the grammar quiz; _______, we failed it anyway.
a)
however
b)
finally 
c)
in fact 
d)
so 
26.
She was mistreated by her friends; _________, she was kind to them anyway. 
a)
nevertheless 
b)
so
c)
finally 
d)
for example 
27.
The family eats together; _________, they don't have a lot of interesting conversation during dinner.
a)
however 
b)
consequently 
c)
moreover 
d)
in fact 
28.
I was just getting over the flu. ________, I went in to school to take the SAT.
a)
Then
b)
Nevertheless
c)
First
d)
Immediately
29.
Jesse is an animal lover. _______, he adores penguins and pandas.
a)
Simultaneously
b)
Equally important
c)
Specifically
d)
Despite
30.
Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. _________, he was able to attend for free.
a)
Meanwhile
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Second
d)
Consequently
31.
Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ________, he graded it during third period.
a)
Similarly
b)
Truly
c)
Then
d)
Finally
32.
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
33.
______ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.
a)
Beyond
b)
Indeed
c)
Despite
d)
For instance
34.
__________, Jean painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.
a)
Specifically
b)
First
c)
Truly
d)
So
35.
Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
a)
therefore
b)
however
c)
otherwise
36.
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
a)
Consequently
b)
Furthermore
c)
Otherwise
37.

I do not enjoy reading this magazine. ___, it has good articles.

a)

Moreover

b)

Nonetheless

c)

However

38.
 Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap
a)
Otherwise
b)
Hence
c)
Nonetheless
39.
Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.
a)
however
b)
moreover
c)
furthermore
40.
________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.
a)
Next
b)
Before
c)
Initially
d)
Later
41.
________, Sally woke up and went to breakfast. Then, she brushed her teeth and hair. Finally, she put on her clothes and shoes.
a)
In conclusion
b)
To begin with
c)
Eventually
d)
Then
42.
The phrase, futhermore, is used ...
a)
to show location
b)
to compare and contrast
c)
to conclude or summarize
d)
to add information
43.
It's six thirty right now and the park closes at seven. _________ it's very late, Javier and Rico still want to go to the park and play baseball.
a)
Next
b)
Of course
c)
Although
d)
Finally

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