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Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 37mins
Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.
Therefore,
Otherwise,
However,
In addition,
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late
Otherwise
Consequently
Furthermore
Therefore
Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.
Therefore
Nonetheless
Otherwise
In other words
Emily wanted to sit next to Michael; ________, the teacher sat her next to someone else.
As a result
For example
Instead
In conclusion
The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
Consequently
Otherwise
Nonetheless
Furthermore
We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.
Furthermore
However
For example
Similarly
This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.
Consequently
Nonetheless
In conclusion
For instance
This transition word introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just mentioned.
Despite
However
Such as
Simultaneously
This transition word means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.
Despite
However
Similarly
Consequently
___________, it is also important that true friends be there for you.
Which transition word adds more proof to the statement?
Secondly
Finally
On the other hand
In addition
There are so many social media apps that teenagers can use. ________, my 13 year old niece is constantly on Snapchat and Instagram.
For example
However
As a result
Meanwhile
What transition word further explains and clarifies a previous statement?
In conclusion,
In other words,
On the other hand,
Therefore,
What transition word shows an effect?
Meanwhile,
To conclude,
Therefore,
However,
What transition word shows a contrast/difference?
Meanwhile,
In other words,
Therefore,
However,
Elizabeth had been studying for hours; ____________, she hoped to do well on the test.
Similarly
Meanwhile
Therefore
Nevertheless
Jared is a dedicated wrestler. ____________ to playing the sport, he loves to watch matches on television.
In addition
However
As a result
Meanwhile
Kevin studies all the time; ___________, Carl never studies.
In fact
In contrast
Similarly
As a result
________ Jorge was extremely tired during first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.
Although
Because
Furthermore
After
I have 88 baseball cards in my collection.
____________ I also have 73 football cards.
In addition,
In other words,
Therefore,
For example,
He was an outstanding President. _______ he may have been the best President of them all.
For instance,
In conclusion,
In fact,
Instead,
It is always a good idea to take a family vacation ____________ it may be for a short time.
since
although
while
in fact
We went swimming __________ it was raining.
otherwise
however
because
although
The restaurant was quite crowded; ____________, they were unable to get a seat.
consequently
nonetheless
in fact
additionally
Errol is a good cook; ____________, his wife can only boil eggs.
for example
therefore
in contrast
although
You should go to the doctor ___________ you are not feeling well.
although
while
however
since
A dietitian can guide you in improving your eating habits; ____________, he/she can provide you with tasty recipes.
moreover
however
rarely
conversely
____________ you enter the room, you need to sanitise your hands.
While
Since
Around
Before
You have hurt my feelings; ____________, I will forgive you.
therefore
namely
similarly
nonetheless
The library has different services; ____________, you can photocopy material, get a tour of the library or obtain assistance in sourcing data.
even so
in contrast
for instance
of course
Samantha prepared the dinner; ____________, her brother set the table.
formerly
meanwhile
nevertheless
because
Open the box; ________ take out one of the items.
since
for
while
then
We should go to the beach, ____________, you have not gone in a while.
besides
while
beyond
next
Barbados and St. Lucia are in the Caribbean; ____________, they have a similar climate.
however
previously
otherwise
therefore
Learning a foreign language is useful; ____________, I have registered for a Japanese course this semester.
hence
although
otherwise
because
Mathematics is a difficult subject; ____________, we cannot survive without it.
in addition
adjacent to
that is
even so
____________ you can go to the supermarket. You need to finish this task first.
Immediately
Since
Later
Consequently
____________ the evidence that was presented, Shelly believed that her cousin was innocent.
To the south
In spite of
As a result
With this object
____________ the great support received for the bake sales, they were able to provide a sizable donation to the children's home.
For instance
In fact
Due to
Even though
He tried to fix the problem with the car; ____________, he only created a new problem.
because
however
therefore
otherwise
You should get 8 hours of sleep nightly; ____________, you should not use any devices before going to bed.
although
immediately
otherwise
furthermore
Science class is very hard. For instance, we had to memorize 5 different formulas for a quiz.
What is the transition used here?
to memorize
a quiz
for instance
science quiz
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.
adds information
contradict/contrast
time/sequence
illustration/example
Select the sentence that is written correctly.
For example pineapple belongs, on pizza.
For example, pineapple belongs on pizza.
For example pineapple belongs on pizza.
For example pineapple, belongs on pizza.
Which transition belongs in the blank?
_______ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their free time reading.
Nevertheless
Because
Before
After
What type of transition is "Before"?
Time
Cause and effect
Addition
Example/illustration
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
Topic Sentences
Transitions
Punctuation
None of the above
Choose the correct transition choices for CONCLUDING TRANSITIONS
*There is more than one correct choice.
Finally,
In brief,
Overall,
In conclusion,
For example,
Choose the correct transition choices for CAUSE AND EFFECT TRANSITIONS
*There is more than one correct choice.
As a result,
Hence,
Since,
To illustrate,
In conclusion,
