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Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 2hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Why do we use transitions?
a)
To make us mess up
b)
To make the writing flow
c)
to be mean
d)
Because we want to
2.
_______ they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time.
a)
Although
b)
Despite
c)
First
3.
________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.
a)
Next
b)
Before
c)
Initially
d)
Later
4.
(at the end of an essay)
______________ the more educated a person is, the more choice he or she will have in a career.
a)
Otherwise,
b)
Meanwhile,
c)
In conclusion,
d)
Likewise,
5.
______, Jean painted her room.  Then, she bought a new dresser.
a)
Specifically
b)
First
c)
Truly
d)
So
6.
Most animals sleep like people do; they lie down. ____________ birds and horses sleep while standing up!
a)
For example
b)
Likewise
c)
However
d)
Where
7.
A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _________, it is quiet and distraction free.
a)
However
b)
In addition
c)
All in all
d)
Although
8.
My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.
a)
For example
b)
Additionally
c)
As a result
d)
Furthermore
9.
Why do we use transitions?
a)
To make us mess up
b)
To make the writing flow
c)
to be mean
d)
Because we want to
10.

I was just getting over the flu. _______, I went to school to take the FSA.

a)

Then

b)

Nevertheless

c)

First

d)

Immediately

11.

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

a)

Simultaneously

b)

Equally important

c)

Specifically

d)

Despite

12.

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

a)

Meanwhile

b)

Nonetheless

c)

Secondly

d)

Consequently

13.

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

a)

Similarly

b)

Truly

c)

Then

d)

Finally

14.

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

15.

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

a)

Indeed

b)

Immediately

c)

On the whole

d)

Then

16.
To show a chronological event (movement in time), use a transition like:
a)
also, another, like, too, in comparison
b)
first, next, before, now, finally
c)
besides, in addition, for example, furthermore
d)
as a result, because, since, so , therefore
17.
To show an addition (more information), use a transition like:
a)
obviously, clearly, evidently
b)
as a result, because, since, so
c)
besides, for example, furthermore
d)
but, yet, although, though
18.
To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like:
a)
besides, for example, also, furthermore
b)
first, next, before, later, finally
c)
also, another, like, in comparison
d)
as a result, since, consequently, because
19.
To show an ending, use a transition like:
a)
for instance, such as, like
b)
finally, in conclusion, lastly
c)
although, furthermore, besides
d)
first, next, later, after
20.
To show an example (detail), use a transition like:
a)
like, such as, for example, for instance
b)
finally, lastly, in conclusion
c)
but, yet, although, though
d)
also, another, in comparison, too
21.
You can come with us if you are ready; ___________, you will have to ride the bus.
a)
nevertheless
b)
similarly
c)
moreover
d)
otherwise
22.
Andrew and Leo wanted to make honor roll this nine weeks; _________ they made sure to ask their teachers how they could raise their grades.
a)
for instance,
b)
as a result,
c)
however,
d)
in addition,
23.
One C+ kept Yelitza from honor roll first quarter; ____ she's working extra hard this quarter to get all As and Bs.
a)
therefore,
b)
on the other hand,
c)
in addition,
d)
furthermore,
24.
Brayan's writing is really distinct; ______ I can hear his voice when I read the words he chooses.
a)
simultaneously,
b)
equally important,
c)
in other words,
d)
despite that,
25.
(At the end of an essay:)
______________ the more educated a person is, the more choices he will have in a career.
a)
Otherwise,
b)
Meanwhile,
c)
In conclusion,
d)
Likewise,
26.

Transition words that describe SEQUENCE

a)

show the order events or ideas occur

b)

show a commonality or similarity between ideas

c)

add a new, equally important fact or idea

d)

shows the effect of something; cause & effect

e)

shows a difference between two ideas

27.
Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
a)
therefore
b)
however
c)
otherwise
28.
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
a)
Consequently
b)
Furthermore
c)
Otherwise
29.
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
a)
Consequently
b)
Furthermore
c)
Otherwise
30.
I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.
a)
Moreover
b)
Nonetheless
c)
However
31.
 Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap
a)
Otherwise
b)
Hence
c)
Nonetheless
32.
The boys wanted pizza, _________ they looked up the number for Marcos.
a)
so
b)
in addition
c)
consequently
d)
however
33.

Which of these would be a good transition to BEGIN a composition?

a)

Finally

b)

Next

c)

To begin with

d)

I also think

34.
_______ they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time.
a)
Although
b)
Despite
c)
First
35.
______, Jean painted her room.  Then, she bought a new dresser.
a)
Specifically
b)
First
c)
Truly
d)
So
36.
Most animals sleep like people do; they lie down. ____________ birds and horses sleep while standing up!
a)
For example
b)
Likewise
c)
However
d)
Where
37.
A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _________, it is quiet and distraction free.
a)
However
b)
In addition
c)
All in all
d)
Although
38.

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

39.

_______ Jean painted her room. Then she bought a new dresser.

a)

Specifically

b)

First

c)

Truly

d)

So

40.
Which transition word indicates a conclusion?
a)
Next
b)
After that
c)
Secondly
d)
Finally
41.

What is the transition word in this sentence?  Then Mrs. Bell briskly walked across the hall.
a)
briskly
b)
then
c)
walked
d)
across
42.

There are dry erase markers for all students. They should not be taken out of the classroom, ______________.

a)

Next

b)

Finally

c)

However

d)

As a result

43.
_______ they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time.
a)
Although
b)
Despite
c)
First
44.
Brian woke up with a headache; he missed his school bus, forgot his lunch money and got a C on his math test. ________, he was having a rotten day.
a)
Second
b)
Meanwhile
c)
To sum it up
d)
Finally
45.
My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.
a)
For example
b)
Additionally
c)
As a result
d)
Furthermore
46.

Peter is involved with many after school sporting activities. _____, Jane prefers to spend her free time playing video games indoors.

a)

For example

b)

To sum it up

c)

Therefore

d)

On the other hand

47.

Choose the best transition word.

The day was long and tiring, ____ she decided to go to bed early.

a)

because

b)

so

c)

even though

d)

suddenly

48.
Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.
a)
therefore
b)
however
c)
otherwise
49.
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.
a)
Consequently
b)
Furthermore
c)
Otherwise
50.
I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.
a)
Moreover
b)
Nonetheless
c)
However
51.
 Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap
a)
Otherwise
b)
Hence
c)
Nonetheless
52.
Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.
a)
however
b)
moreover
c)
furthermore
53.
The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.
a)
Therefore
b)
Nonetheless
c)
Otherwise
54.
The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip.
a)
Furthermore
b)
Besides
c)
Therefore
55.
We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.
a)
however
b)
therefore
c)
furthermore
56.
That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive.
a)
furthermore
b)
hence
c)
although
57.
We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.
a)
nevertheless
b)
unless
c)
thus
58.
She's extremely rich; ___, she's not snobbish.
a)
hence
b)
however
c)
otherwise
59.
It was a windy and rainy night. ___, I decided to go out.
a)
Nevertheless
b)
Otherwise
c)
Hence
60.
There is no practice tonight; ____________ there has been no practice all week.
a)
in fact
b)
however
c)
yet
d)
therefore
61.

Finish the second sentence. My older brother is the funniest 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)

I often feel myself longing for sleep when he speaks.

62.

Choose the correct sentence goes before the following sentence. ____________. Nonetheless, Gregg and Deborah found themselves paddling around the fountain's shallow pool.

a)

Greg and Deborah desperately wished to swim in the public garden's fountain.

b)

The public garden's rules clearly stated that visitors were not allowed to swim in the fountain.

c)

Greg and Deborah wore their swimsuits to the public gardens.

d)

Greg and Deborah were always rebellious.

63.

Choose the correct sentence goes before the following sentence. ____________. Consequently, I was late to the surprise party.

a)

I love surprise parties.

b)

I'm always on time.

c)

I missed the bus.

d)

I left an hour early.

64.

Finish the second sentence. My neighbor, Ms. Ramirez, is a little goofy. Indeed, she

a)

often leads me a hammer or wrench when I need it.

b)

insists on decorating her house with silly signs on Groundhog Day.

c)

sometimes lets her dog into our yard.

d)

usually comes home late.

65.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "meanwhile" correctly?

a)

I quickly ran to the store for more napkins. Meanwhile, "I'll be back!" I shouted, to my unconcerned guests as I hurried out the door.

b)

I met my grandfather at the station. Meanwhile, I had really missed him.

c)

My cousin often sleepwalks. Meanwhile, she thinks it is because of her realistic dreams.

d)

The mayor supported building a new swimming pool. Meanwhile, the town's citizens opposed the plan.

66.

Which of the following sentences uses the word "simultaneously" correctly?

a)

I had breakfast and simultaneously had dinner afterwards.

b)

"I feel simultaneously," she announced, "so I can't stay for dinner."

c)

The acrobat simultaneously juggled three balls and hula-hooped.

d)

Simultaneously, he ate the candy. Then, he had a toothache.

67.
To show a chronological event (movement in time), use a transition like:
a)
also, another, like, too, in comparison
b)
first, next, before, now, finally
c)
besides, in addition, for example, furthermore
d)
as a result, because, since, so , therefore
68.
To show an addition (more information), use a transition like:
a)
obviously, clearly, evidently
b)
as a result, because, since, so
c)
besides, for example, furthermore
d)
but, yet, although, though
69.
To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like:
a)
besides, for example, also, furthermore
b)
first, next, before, later, finally
c)
also, another, like, in comparison
d)
as a result, since, consequently, because
70.
To show an ending, use a transition like:
a)
for instance, such as, like
b)
finally, in conclusion, lastly
c)
although, furthermore, besides
d)
first, next, later, after
71.
To show an example (detail), use a transition like:
a)
like, such as, for example, for instance
b)
finally, lastly, in conclusion
c)
but, yet, although, though
d)
also, another, in comparison, too
72.
You can come with us if you are ready; ___________, you will have to ride the bus.
a)
nevertheless
b)
similarly
c)
moreover
d)
otherwise
73.
Andrew and Leo wanted to make honor roll this nine weeks; _________ they made sure to ask their teachers how they could raise their grades.
a)
for instance,
b)
as a result,
c)
however,
d)
in addition,
74.
Brayan's writing is really distinct; ______ I can hear his voice when I read the words he chooses.
a)
simultaneously,
b)
equally important,
c)
in other words,
d)
despite that,
75.
(At the end of an essay:)
______________ the more educated a person is, the more choices he will have in a career.
a)
Otherwise,
b)
Meanwhile,
c)
In conclusion,
d)
Likewise,
76.
To show contradiction (opposite), use a transition like:
a)
first, next, before, now, finally
b)
as a result, because, since, so
c)
since, while, like
d)
however, but, although, conversely
77.

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

a)

However

b)

In addition

c)

Meanwhile

78.

Robert fell asleep in French class; ___________, he missed the entire lesson.

a)

consequently

b)

in contrast

79.

Jake would like to read many books; ________, he doesn't have the time since he is working two jobs.

a)

for instance

b)

therefore

c)

however

80.

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

a)

Although

b)

Meanwhile

81.

Melissa and Elizabeth had spent all their money at the book fair;_______________, they decided to skip shopping at the mall.

a)

furthermore

b)

therefore

82.

Melissa and Elizabeth had spent all their money at the book fair. THEREFORE, they decided to skip shopping at the mall.

What does the transition word THEREFORE mean in this sentence?

a)

Without

b)

For this reason,

83.

There was a malfunction in the smoke machines and lights, the curtains would not open and close properly, and one of the actors was sick with no stand-in. ______________, the play was a disaster.

a)

In conclusion

b)

Simultaneosly

84.

____________ the school choir performance, Monica, Elizabeth, and Melissa sang the holiday songs in Spanish.

a)

During

b)

Finally

c)

Instead of

85.

Transition words help connect ideas, sentences, phrases and paragraphs.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

Transition words confuse writing, making relationships unclear.

a)

true

b)

false

87.

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

a)

Specifically

b)

Despite

88.

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

a)

Specifically

b)

First

c)

Truly

d)

So

89.

________ I do enjoy cooking, I will not make all the food for your party.

a)

On the other hand

b)

Although

90.

Polls show that the Beatles are the most popular singing group of this century. ________________ , there are country music fans who would disagree.

a)

However

b)

As a result

91.

What is the definition of a transition word?

a)

Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas

b)

Words that are about movement

92.

I like to run, _______ I do not like to race.

a)

in addition to,

b)

however,

93.

We live in the same building; ___, we never see each other.

a)

However

b)

For example

c)

Similarly

94.

The electricity went out. ______, Sarah could not complete her homework.

a)

Although

b)

Therefore

95.

There are some great nature shows on Netflix. ______, Planet Earth and Night on Earth are excellent!

a)

Because

b)

For example

96.

It was raining outside. ________, the bus was late to pick us up.

a)

Therefore

b)

However

97.

Bears hibernate in the winter.___________________ frogs hibernate during this season.

a)

But

b)

Similarly,

98.

First you need to add the flour to the bowl. ___________, add the salt and the baking soda.

a)

For example

b)

After that

c)

Likewise

d)

however

99.

Kai made the entire dinner by himself. _________, he made dessert.

a)

but

b)

additionally

c)

however

d)

unfortunately

100.

_________ you can play games, you need to finish your assignments.

a)

Before

b)

therefore

101.

Dolphins are playful animals. ____________, they sometimes play catch with coconuts!

a)

however

b)

for instance

102.

Most spiders only live for one or two years. ____________, a tarantula can live as long as 20 years!

a)

So

b)

However,

c)

Then

103.

He had hoped to be the next American Idol. _____________ he was not a very good singer.

a)

Unfortunately,

b)

For instance,

c)

Additionally,

104.

I have eighty-eight baseball cards in my collection.

____________ I have seventy-three football cards.

a)

For example,

b)

In addition,

c)

Furthermore,

105.

I like frogs. ________ I prefer soft, cuddly, stuffed-animal frogs to slimy, live, jumpy ones.

a)

However,

b)

Eventually,

106.

I had forgotten I had a container of yogurt in the back of the fridge. ________________ it went moldy.

a)

Instead,

b)

As a result,

107.

My English class lasts 75 minutes. ________________ my science class only lasts 55 minutes.

a)

Nevertheless,

b)

In contrast,

108.

Jimi Hendrix’s show-closing performance at Woodstock was delayed by bad weather. _________ most of the audience had already gone home.

a)

As a result,

b)

In the meantime,

109.

My brother, Miguel, enjoys fishing with my dad. _____________ I prefer white-wing hunting.

a)

Then,

b)

Whereas,

c)

Besides,

d)

In any case,

110.

Las Vegas is usually warm and dry.

____________ Seattle is often cool and rainy.

a)

In contrast,

b)

Therefore,

c)

In spite of,

d)

For example,

111.

This transition phrase indicates that an example is being introduced.

a)

for instance

b)

consequently

c)

nonetheless

d)

in conclusion

112.

The transition word, furthermore, is used to _______.

a)

show location

b)

sequence time

c)

to conlude

d)

to add information

113.

Which transition phrase would be used in the conclusion?

a)

in addition

b)

in summary

c)

for example

d)

on the other hand

114.

The transition phrase that means the same as "for example" is _____.

a)

in conclusion

b)

for instance

c)

on the other hand

d)

in addition

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