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Transition Words in Essays Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the transition word in this sentence: 'First, we went to the store, then we went to the park.'

a)

finally

b)

then

c)

also

d)

because

2.

What is the transition word in this sentence: 'In addition to studying for the test, I also need to finish my homework.'

a)

As a result

b)

In addition to

c)

Furthermore

d)

Instead of

3.

Use a transition word to show order in the following sentence: 'I woke up, ___________ I brushed my teeth.'

a)

therefore

b)

because

c)

then

d)

however

4.

Use a transition word to show order in the following sentence: 'She finished her dinner, ___________ she started her homework.'

a)

before

b)

while

c)

after

d)

then

5.

Use a transition word to show cause and effect in the following sentence: 'The rain stopped, ___________ we went outside to play.'

a)

because

b)

however

c)

so

d)

nevertheless

6.

Use a transition word to show cause and effect in the following sentence: 'He missed the bus, ___________ he was late for school.'

a)

although

b)

however

c)

nevertheless

d)

so

7.

Use a transition word to show comparison in the following sentence: 'My sister is tall, ___________ I am short.'

a)

because

b)

therefore

c)

besides

d)

while

8.

Use a transition word to show comparison in the following sentence: 'The book was interesting, ___________ the movie was boring.'

a)

therefore

b)

because

c)

while

d)

as well as

9.

Use a transition word to show conclusion in the following sentence: 'In conclusion, ___________ we had a great time at the party.'

a)

overall

b)

therefore

c)

meanwhile

d)

however

10.

Which transition word would you use to show a cause and effect relationship in a sentence?

a)

First

b)

Finally

c)

Next

d)

Because