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WorksheetsTransitions in Writing
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
Choose the correct category for the underlined transition word in this sentence:
1. A water main downtown broke this morning, so several businesses had no water for hours.
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Time
Comparison
Cause and Effect
Which transition word would make the most sense at the beginning of this sentence?
__________ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time reading.
Nevertheless
Because
Before
Until
Which transition word/words make the most sense in this sentence?
__________ I’m very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses.
Until
For Instance
Because
Even though
Which transition makes the most sense in this sentence?
My grandfather loves to say, “You’re as nervous __ a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rocking chairs.”
After
As
As a result
Until
Which transition word/words make the most sense in this sentence?
______ Manny’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I had no idea what he was saying.
Moreover
Because
Just as
As a result
Which transition word/words makes the most sense in this sentence?
My grandmother smoked cigarettes for over 50 years. ________, she developed lung cancer when she was in her 60s
After
As a result
Because
Even though
Which transitions word/words make the most sense in this sentence?
The novel does deal with the theme of family. ______, its central theme is more broadly political
Furthermore,
Regardless,
So,
However,
Which transition word/words makes the most sense in this sentence?
It was a long and difficult journey. ________, once we arrived, we were able to relax and to enjoy ourselves.
For example,
On the other hand,
However,
As a result,
Which transition word/words make the most sense in this sentence?
Crystal likes camping in the mountains. ____, Crystal is an experienced hiker.
First of all
Also
In addition
For example,
Riddle me this: Why do they call it "oven" when YOU "of in" the cold food, of out hot eat the food??
yes
What?
Ms. Vicente what is this
Because the food is of in the hot to eat the not cold
Choose the missing transition word or words that makes the most sense.
Tigers are wild, carnivorous and unpredictable. _________, one should proceed with extreme caution if a tiger is spotted nearby.
Nonetheless
Similarly
Consequently
Unless
Choose the correct transition word or words that make the most sense in this sentence:
Ken spent the night before his exam playing Xbox and he never actually studied. _________, he failed the exam miserably.
Nevertheless
As a result,
Conversely,
Whereas,
Sweets are full of sugar; they can cause weight gain, tooth decay and heart disease. (a) , they are delicious and I still eat them.
Teachers need to respect students in order to develop positive relationships with them. (a) , students need to show their teachers respect in order to succeed in class.
Choose the transition word that fits best in this sentence:
There are possible ways to build this bridge and we could debate it for hours. __________, we just need to pick a plan and commit to it.
Essentially,
Since
If
Also
