Transition Words
There are many types of exercise. _______, you can run, life weights, or do yoga.
a. In addition,
b. For example,
c. In contrast,
b. For example,
The panda is an 'endangered' animal at risk of extinction. What is the meaning of 'endangered'?
At risk of becoming extinct
What is missing?
She loved the ocean. In contrast her brother was very scared of it.
, after 'In contrast'
The lightning danced across the dark desert sky in Nevada.
a. Metaphor
b. Personification
c. Alitteration
b. Personification
The largest ocean in the world is:
a. Atlantic
b. Arctic
c. Pacific
d. Indian
c. Pacific
January in Ohio is very cold. ________, July is usually sunny and warm.
a. In contrast,
b. In fact,
c. Consequently,
a. In contrast,
Eating fruits and vegetables is 'nutritious' for your health.
Good for you and your body
Sams dog was very poorly-behaved due to not being trained.
Sam's
Her eyes were a deep, blue ocean.
a. Metaphor
b. Simile
c. Hyperbole
What do planets border Earth?
a. Saturn and Neptune
b. Mars and Venus
c. Mercury and Pluto
d. Jupiter and Neptune
b. Mars and Venus
The train was late. ____________, I missed my important work meeting.
a. For example,
b. Consequently,
c. In addition,
d. In fact,
b. Consequently,
Marci felt 'elated' after coming in first place in the race she had trained so well for.
Very happy or excited
Lynn wanted to visit the following countries France Spain Italy and Portugal.
: after countries
, after each country
Rick ran really fast at the race with his friend Ron.
a. Hyperbole
b. Onomatopoeia
c. Alitteration
c. Alitteration
Who was the most recent Superbowl halftime show performer?
a. Beyonce
b. Red Hot Chili Peppers
c. Prince
d. Kendric Lamar
d. Kendrick Lamar
The vacation did not go well. _________, it was a huge disaster.
a. In addition,
b. For example,
c. Consequently,
d. In fact,
d. In fact,
The class 'consisted' of 3 tests, 2 quizzes, and 5 papers.
included or contained
Logan said, "I want to go home right now!
" after now!
Boom! Pow! and Ding-Dong are all examples of:
a. Oxymoron
b. Hyperbole
c. Allusion
d. Onomatopoeia
d. Onomatopoeia
The smallest country in the world is:
a. Finland
b. Angola
c. Vatican City
d. Uzbekistan
c. Vatican City
Mario is responsible for repairing the airline's damages and inspecting it for defects. ________, he also must clean the outside each month.
a. For example,
b. In addition,
c. In fact,
d. Consequently,
e. In contrast,
b. In addition,
He was required to do the same exact task each day, so the job was quite 'monotonous'.
Tedius, repitive, and lacking variety
It has been a terrible day she was glad when it was over. (cannot change capitalization).
; after day
Don't be such a Grinch!
a. metaphor
b simile
c. allusion
d. alitteration
c. Allusion
Put these popular fast-food chains in order from which was founded earliest to latest: Wendys, Burger King, McDonalds, White Castle.
1 White Castle (1921)
2. McDonalds (1940)
3. Burger King (1954)
d. Wendy's (1969)