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Transition Words in Writing

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 33mins

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Alternatively is a linking word that conveys _____.

addition

contrast

emphasis

order

What is the meaning of the transition words- In fact?

gives a specific example or evidence

adds additional detail

shows a difference

concludes the writing

To show an example (detail), use a transition like:

like, such as, for example, for instance

finally, lastly, in conclusion

but, yet, although, though

also, another, in comparison, too

To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like:

besides, for example, also, furthermore

first, next, before, later, finally

also, another, like, in comparison

as a result, since, consequently, because

____________I didn't like to spend time reading in class, but I enjoy it now.

eventually

overall

initially

What is the meaning of the transition word - Soon?

immediately

after a short time

happened last

happened first

Check your written application carefully and correct your mistakes. _____ submit it to the employer.

Besides

Clearly

Finally

While

Bring water, snacks, a rain jacket, a knife and, _____, a sturdy backpack.

along with

even so

in addition

last but not least

What is the meaning of the transition word - Yet?

beginning

ending

still, up until now

additional informaiton

10.

What is the meaning of this transition phrase - However?

tells when something is ending

shows a difference between two sentences/ideas

tells when something is beginning

give further proof

11.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - As a result?

this is the end

this belongs in the middle

happening quickly

because of this

12.

Most animals sleep like people do; they lie down. ____________ birds and horses sleep while standing up!

For example

Likewise

However

Where

13.

Learning about new cultures and trying new food are _____ the best reasons for traveling.

above all

definitely

finally

too

14.

A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _________, it is quiet and distraction free.

However

In addition

All in all

Although

15.

Brayan's writing is really distinct; ______ I can hear his voice when I read the words he chooses.

simultaneously,

equally important,

in other words,

despite that,

16.

To show contradiction (opposite), use a transition like:

first, next, before, now, finally

as a result, because, since, so

since, while, like

however, but, although, conversely

17.

Undoubtedly is a linking word that conveys _____.

addition

contrast

emphasis

order

18.

Andrew and Leo wanted to make honor roll this nine weeks; _________ they made sure to ask their teachers how they could raise their grades.

for instance,

as a result,

however,

in addition,

19.

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In other words?

giving an example

repeating an idea with different words

showing a difference in ideas

starting a new idea

20.

What is the meaning of the transition word - Therefore?

to end the composition

give additional information

for this reason, this will happen

to begin the reasons

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Transition Words in Writing

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 33mins

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