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Day 31 Exercise: Transition Words

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a transition word that shows contrast?

a)

Furthermore

b)

However

c)

Because

d)

Since

2.

Which transition word would best connect two similar ideas?

a)

Therefore

b)

Meanwhile

c)

Similarly

d)

Although

3.

Which of the following words is NOT a transition word?

a)

Next

b)

Quickly

c)

Finally

d)

Moreover

4.

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

a)

Because

b)

Instead

c)

Also

d)

Likewise

5.

Which transition word would best begin a concluding sentence?

a)

For example

b)

In conclusion

c)

Meanwhile

d)

Although

6.

Which of the following sentences uses a transition word correctly?

a)

I was tired, so I went to bed early.

b)

I was tired, bed early I went.

c)

I was tired, bed early so I went.

d)

I was tired, I went so bed early.

7.

Which transition word would you use to add information?

a)

However

b)

Therefore

c)

Additionally

d)

Although

8.

Which transition word would best fit in the following sentence? "I wanted to go to the park. _______, it started to rain."

a)

For example

b)

However

c)

Similarly

d)

In addition

9.

Which of the following is a transition word that shows sequence?

a)

First

b)

Because

c)

Although

d)

Instead

10.

Which transition word would you use to compare two things?

a)

Similarly

b)

Therefore

c)

However

d)

Because

11.

Story: The sun was shining brightly. The children played outside, laughing and running. Suddenly, dark clouds gathered overhead. The wind picked up, and the first drops of rain began to fall. The children quickly ran inside, hoping the storm would pass soon. Which transition word would best connect the third and fourth sentences?

a)

Meanwhile

b)

However

c)

Therefore

d)

Next

12.

Story: Maria studied hard for her math test. She reviewed her notes every night. As a result, she felt confident on the day of the exam. She finished the test quickly and waited for her grade. Which transition word best shows the effect of Maria's studying?

a)

For example

b)

As a result

c)

In contrast

d)

Meanwhile

13.

Choose the best transition word to complete the sentence: "I enjoy reading mystery novels. _______, I also like science fiction books."

a)

However

b)

In contrast

c)

Additionally

d)

Therefore

14.

Choose the best transition word to complete the sentence: "Tom forgot his umbrella. _______, he got wet on his way home."

a)

For example

b)

Consequently

c)

Similarly

d)

In contrast

15.

Story: The team practiced every afternoon. They worked on their passing and shooting skills. Eventually, their hard work paid off, and they won the championship game. Which transition word best connects the second and third sentences?

a)

However

b)

Eventually

c)

For instance

d)

In contrast

16.

Choose the best transition word to show contrast in the following sentence: "Some people prefer summer. _______, others enjoy winter."

a)

For example

b)

However

c)

In addition

d)

Therefore

17.

Story: Liam wanted to bake a cake. He realized he was out of eggs. He decided to go to the store to buy some. After returning, he finished baking the cake. Which transition word would best connect the third and fourth sentences?

a)

Meanwhile

b)

Afterward

c)

In contrast

d)

For example

18.

Choose the best transition word to complete the sentence: "She was nervous about the interview. _______, she prepared thoroughly."

a)

Therefore

b)

In contrast

c)

For example

d)

Similarly

19.

Story: The library was quiet. Students were reading and taking notes. Suddenly, the fire alarm rang. Everyone quickly left the building. Which transition word would best connect the second and third sentences?

a)

However

b)

Suddenly

c)

In addition

d)

For example

20.

Choose the best transition word to complete the sentence: "First, we visited the museum. _______, we had lunch at a nearby café."

a)

Next

b)

However

c)

In contrast

d)

For example