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Transitions

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

What is the transition here?

a)

to memorize

b)

a quiz

c)

for instance

d)

science class

2.

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.

3.

Which Transition belongs in the blank?


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

a)

Nevertheless

b)

Before

c)

Because

4.

Which transition type is before?

a)

time

b)

addition

c)

cause and effect

5.

________ you put the cheese on your pizza crust, don't forget to put on the marinara sauce.

a)

Next

b)

Before

c)

Initially

d)

Later

6.

The students didn't read the chapter. ___, they failed the quiz.

a)

Therefore

b)

Nonetheless

c)

Otherwise

7.

________________, Jesus will do his homework and second, he will watch a game.

a)

For example

b)

Another

c)

First

d)

As a result

8.

The boys wanted pizza, _________ they looked up the website for Planet Pizza.

a)

so

b)

in addition

c)

consequently

d)

however

9.

There is no practice this week; ____________ there has been no practice for a year.

a)

in fact

b)

however

c)

yet

d)

therefore

10.

Manuel and his team didn't finish the project; _____________ they did work hard.

a)

furthermore

b)

so

c)

however

d)

instead

11.

Students should not talk and sign during the play; ________________ waving their hands at the end is allowed.

a)

although

b)

consequently

c)

in addition

d)

particularly

12.
The rhino in Africa is threatened with extinction; _______________ many species of gorilla are also endangered.
a)
similarly
b)
actually
c)
so
d)
otherwise
13.
During the day, the desert is far too hot for the animals to be very active._______, many animals in the desert go out at night when it's cooler, to hunt and eat.
a)
Finally
b)
For that reason
c)
Maybe
d)
Later
14.

Mr. Kennedy gave a history exam second period. _____ he graded it during third period.

a)

Similarly

b)

Truly

c)

Then

d)

Finally

15.
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
16.

________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.

a)

Next

b)

Before

c)

Initially

d)

Later

17.

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

a)

Therefore

b)

Nonetheless

c)

Otherwise

18.

There is no practice tonight; ____________ there has been no practice all week.

a)

however

b)

in fact

c)

yet

d)

therefore

19.

Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. _____ he graded it during third period.

a)

Similarly

b)

Truly

c)

Then

d)

Finally

20.

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _____, pizza would be great, too.

a)

In sum

b)

So

c)

On the other hand

d)

In sum

21.

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

22.

There is a lot to do to get ready for our trip. First we need to buy tickets. Next we have to pack our suitcases. ________ we need to go to the airport and catch our flight.

a)

Perhaps

b)

Secondly

c)

Finally

23.

Which transition word is used to compare?

a)

However,

b)

Similarly,

c)

Today,

d)

Lastly,

24.

Transition Words: words or phrases that create powerful links between ideas in your paper and can help the reader understand the logic in your topic.


What is the synonym for transition words?

a)

words added to paragraphs

b)

connections between thoughts, helps with flow

c)

interrupts and breaks up ideas

d)

adds ideas and information

25.

Ricardo fell off of his bicycle while performing dangerous tricks; ________, he broke his arm.

a)

consequently

b)

finally

c)

nevertheless

d)

for example

26.

Jesse is an animal lover. ________, he adores penguins and pandas.

a)

Simultaneously

b)

Equally important

c)

Specifically

d)

Despite

27.

At 1 p.m. Charlotte was eating lunch. ________, Joseph was just waking up after sleeping in.

a)

Simultaneously

b)

Then

c)

So

d)

Consequently

28.

Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. ________, he was able to attend for free.

a)

Meanwhile

b)

Nonetheless

c)

Second

d)

Consequently

29.

Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ________ he graded it during third period.

a)

Similarly

b)

Truly

c)

Then

d)

Finally

30.

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

31.

________ 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

32.

________ fencing, Teddy had many other skills as well, like computer programming.

a)

First

b)

Of course

c)

Beyond

d)

Finally

33.

________, Jean painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.

a)

Specifically

b)

First

c)

Truly

d)

So

34.

Giselle is a talented student. ________, she was the valedictorian her senior year.

a)

Indeed

b)

Immediately

c)

On the whole

d)

Then

35.

My older brother is the meanest person I know. For instance,

a)

he’s often crying and unhappy.

b)

he recently became afraid of his own shadow.

c)

he can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes.

d)

he always hits me when I walk by him.

36.

________. Nonetheless, I went to school and did the best I could on the test.

a)

I was nervous about the big test and wanted to say home.

b)

I studied hard and was ready to start the day.

c)

I ate breakfast early and headed for school.

d)

My mom took me to school.

37.

________. Consequently, I was late to school.

a)

I never wake up on time.

b)

I always wake up on time.

c)

My mom woke me up for school.

d)

I was ready to start the day.

38.

My friend, Morty, is a little forgetful. Indeed, he

a)

often forgets to bring his backpack to school.

b)

always remembers to bring his supplies.

c)

never answers his phone.

d)

is always willing to help.

39.

Joanna and I are a lot alike. Joanna enjoys learning about the sea animals. Similarly, ___

a)

I like going for walks.

b)

I enjoy going to the aquarium.

c)

I am a vegetarian

d)

I enjoy going to the movies.

40.

Ronnie read the book in one day despite

a)

not going for a walk.

b)

saying he didn't like reading.

c)

saying he loved reading.

d)

staying up all night.

41.

I am easily amused. Specifically, _____

a)

I love watching horror movies

b)

I love watching about romance.

c)

I love watching comedies.

d)

I love watching documentaries.

42.

Kat should be team captain. She is passionate about soccer. Moreover, ___

a)

she loves talking to friends.

b)

she is the slowest player on the team.

c)

she is the best player on the team.

d)

she is the smartest student at school.

43.

I was just getting over the flu. ________, I went in to school to take the SAT.

a)

Then

b)

Nevertheless

c)

First

d)

Immediately

44.

Karen is rich. ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

a)

Therefore,

b)

Otherwise,

c)

However,

d)

In addition,

45.

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

a)

Otherwise

b)

Consequently

c)

Furthermore

d)

Therefore

46.

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

a)

Therefore

b)

Nonetheless

c)

Otherwise

d)

In other words

47.

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

48.

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

a)

Consequently

b)

Otherwise

c)

Nonetheless

d)

Furthermore

49.

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

a)

Furthermore

b)

However

c)

For example

d)

Similarly

50.

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

a)

Consequently

b)

Nonetheless

c)

In conclusion

d)

For instance

51.

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

a)

Despite

b)

However

c)

Similarly

d)

Consequently

52.

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

53.

What transition word further explains and clarifies a previous statement?

a)

In conclusion,

b)

In other words,

c)

On the other hand,

d)

Therefore,

54.

What transition word shows an effect?

a)

Meanwhile,

b)

To conclude,

c)

Therefore,

d)

However,

55.

What transition word shows a contrast/difference?

a)

Meanwhile,

b)

In other words,

c)

Therefore,

d)

However,

56.

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

a)

Similarly

b)

Meanwhile

c)

Therefore

d)

Nevertheless

57.

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

58.

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

a)

In fact

b)

In contrast

c)

Similarly

d)

As a result

59.

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

a)

Although

b)

Because

c)

Furthermore

d)

After

60.

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,

61.

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,