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Transition Words

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

a)

Therefore,

b)

Otherwise,

c)

However,

d)

In addition,

2.

You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late

a)

Otherwise

b)

Consequently

c)

Furthermore

d)

Therefore

3.

Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.

a)

Therefore

b)

Nonetheless

c)

Otherwise

d)

In other words

4.

Emily wanted to sit next to Michael; ________, the teacher sat her next to someone else.

a)

As a result

b)

For example

c)

Instead

d)

In conclusion

5.

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

a)

Consequently

b)

Otherwise

c)

Nonetheless

d)

Furthermore

6.

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

a)

Furthermore

b)

However

c)

For example

d)

Similarly

7.

This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.

a)

Consequently

b)

Nonetheless

c)

In conclusion

d)

For instance

8.

This transition word introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just mentioned.

a)

Despite

b)

However

c)

Such as

d)

Simultaneously

9.

This transition word means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.

a)

Despite

b)

However

c)

Similarly

d)

Consequently

10.

___________, it is also important that true friends be there for you.


Which transition word adds more proof to the statement?

a)

Secondly

b)

Finally

c)

On the other hand

d)

In addition

11.

There are so many social media apps that teenagers can use. ________, my 13 year old niece is constantly on Snapchat and Instagram.

a)

For example

b)

However

c)

As a result

d)

Meanwhile

12.

What transition word further explains and clarifies a previous statement?

a)

In conclusion,

b)

In other words,

c)

On the other hand,

d)

Therefore,

13.

What transition word shows an effect?

a)

Meanwhile,

b)

To conclude,

c)

Therefore,

d)

However,

14.

What transition word shows a contrast/difference?

a)

Meanwhile,

b)

In other words,

c)

Therefore,

d)

However,

15.

Elizabeth had been studying for hours; ____________, she hoped to do well on the test.

a)

Similarly

b)

Meanwhile

c)

Therefore

d)

Nevertheless

16.

Jared is a dedicated wrestler. ____________ to playing the sport, he loves to watch matches on television.

a)

In addition

b)

However

c)

As a result

d)

Meanwhile

17.

Kevin studies all the time; ___________, Carl never studies.

a)

In fact

b)

In contrast

c)

Similarly

d)

As a result

18.

________ Jorge was extremely tired during first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.

a)

Although

b)

Because

c)

Furthermore

d)

After

19.

I have 88 baseball cards in my collection.

____________ I also have 73 football cards.

a)

In addition,

b)

In other words,

c)

Therefore,

d)

For example,

20.

He was an outstanding President. _______ he may have been the best President of them all.

a)

For instance,

b)

In conclusion,

c)

In fact,

d)

Instead,

21.

It is always a good idea to take a family vacation ____________ it may be for a short time.

a)

since

b)

although

c)

while

d)

in fact

22.

We went swimming __________ it was raining.

a)

otherwise

b)

however

c)

because

d)

although

23.

The restaurant was quite crowded; ____________, they were unable to get a seat.

a)

consequently

b)

nonetheless

c)

in fact

d)

additionally

24.

Errol is a good cook; ____________, his wife can only boil eggs.

a)

for example

b)

therefore

c)

in contrast

d)

although

25.

You should go to the doctor ___________ you are not feeling well.

a)

although

b)

while

c)

however

d)

since

26.

A dietitian can guide you in improving your eating habits; ____________, he/she can provide you with tasty recipes.

a)

moreover

b)

however

c)

rarely

d)

conversely

27.

____________ you enter the room, you need to sanitise your hands.

a)

While

b)

Since

c)

Around

d)

Before

28.

You have hurt my feelings; ____________, I will forgive you.

a)

therefore

b)

namely

c)

similarly

d)

nonetheless

29.

The library has different services; ____________, you can photocopy material, get a tour of the library or obtain assistance in sourcing data.

a)

even so

b)

in contrast

c)

for instance

d)

of course

30.

Samantha prepared the dinner; ____________, her brother set the table.

a)

formerly

b)

meanwhile

c)

nevertheless

d)

because

31.

Open the box; ________ take out one of the items.

a)

since

b)

for

c)

while

d)

then

32.

We should go to the beach, ____________, you have not gone in a while.

a)

besides

b)

while

c)

beyond

d)

next

33.

Barbados and St. Lucia are in the Caribbean; ____________, they have a similar climate.

a)

however

b)

previously

c)

otherwise

d)

therefore

34.

Learning a foreign language is useful; ____________, I have registered for a Japanese course this semester.

a)

hence

b)

although

c)

otherwise

d)

because

35.

Mathematics is a difficult subject; ____________, we cannot survive without it.

a)

in addition

b)

adjacent to

c)

that is

d)

even so

36.

____________ you can go to the supermarket. You need to finish this task first.

a)

Immediately

b)

Since

c)

Later

d)

Consequently

37.

____________ the evidence that was presented, Shelly believed that her cousin was innocent.

a)

To the south

b)

In spite of

c)

As a result

d)

With this object

38.

____________ the great support received for the bake sales, they were able to provide a sizable donation to the children's home.

a)

For instance

b)

In fact

c)

Due to

d)

Even though

39.

He tried to fix the problem with the car; ____________, he only created a new problem.

a)

because

b)

however

c)

therefore

d)

otherwise

40.

You should get 8 hours of sleep nightly; ____________, you should not use any devices before going to bed.

a)

although

b)

immediately

c)

otherwise

d)

furthermore

41.

Science class is very hard. For instance, we had to memorize 5 different formulas for a quiz.

What is the transition used here?

a)

to memorize

b)

a quiz

c)

for instance

d)

science quiz

42.

Science class is very hard. For instance, we had to memorize 5 different formulas for a quiz.

What does this transition do? Think about what the following information adds.

a)

adds information

b)

contradict/contrast

c)

time/sequence

d)

illustration/example

43.

Select the sentence that is written correctly.

a)

For example pineapple belongs, on pizza.

b)

For example, pineapple belongs on pizza.

c)

For example pineapple belongs on pizza.

d)

For example pineapple, belongs on pizza.

44.

Which transition belongs in the blank?

_______ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their free time reading.

a)

Nevertheless

b)

Because

c)

Before

d)

After

45.

What type of transition is "Before"?

a)

Time

b)

Cause and effect

c)

Addition

d)

Example/illustration

46.

Select the correct word to match the following definition:


Words or phrases that provide a connection between ideas, sentences, and paragraphs- help make a piece of writing flow better

a)

Topic Sentences

b)

Transitions

c)

Punctuation

d)

None of the above

47.

Choose the correct transition choices for CONCLUDING TRANSITIONS


*There is more than one correct choice.

a)

Finally,

b)

In brief,

c)

Overall,

d)

In conclusion,

e)

For example,

48.

Choose the correct transition choices for CAUSE AND EFFECT TRANSITIONS


*There is more than one correct choice.

a)

As a result,

b)

Hence,

c)

Since,

d)

To illustrate,

e)

In conclusion,