CHOOSE
1. Walking can make people become more aware of their surroundings, _____ the cleanliness of the environment, and the friendliness of the neighborhood.
A. consequently B. despite C. unfortunately D. such as
D. such as
3. Some city folks choose to live on a farmland;_____, they have to adjust to its slow pace, quietness, and the absence of cable and Internet connectivity.
A. because B. consequently C. despite D. such as
B. consequently
4. Teleconferencing is widely used nowadays to establish communication among those who are in the work from home modality; _____, this allows the participants to hear or see each other in a meeting.
A. after B. although C. during D. moreover
D. moreover
5. _____ most people are concerned about COVID-19, they hope for a vaccine.
A. Because B. Still C. As a result D. Even though
A. Because
6. A lot of people ignored the reminder of the government to stay at home to avoid exposure to the disease. _____, the number of cases increased.
A. In fact B. Such as C. As a result D. In addition
C. As a result
2. Residents complain bitterly about the trash thrown anywhere, _____ these same people are the ones doing it.
A. although B. and C. moreover D. yet
D. yet
The plan of a city-wide lockdown gained many reactions from the people; _____, positive and negative opinions were expressed.
A. despite B. however C. that is D. in addition
C. that is
8. _____ the home quarantine period, military and police forces are visible to monitor strict compliance of the policies.
A. Because B. Consequently C. During D. As a result
C. During
9. There are many things one can do at home to be productive. _____, one can listen to music while doing household chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and the like.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
D. For example
10. Grocery stores and wet markets require a quarantine pass to control the number of shoppers. _____, wearing of a face mask is enforced.
A. Because B. In fact C. In addition D. For example
C. In addition
11. The Department of Education came up with a plan on how to continue the education of the learners _____ from the different modalities proposed for this school year.
A. at this point
B. in this regard
C. as can be seen
D. as a matter of fact
C. as can be seen
12. _____, the Department of Education, in partnership with different stakeholders conducted a series of webinars for the teachers in preparation for the online classes.
A. At this point
B. In this regard
C. As can be seen
D. With this in mind
D. With this in mind
13. _____ the problems with the internet connectivity, these did not stop the teachers from participating in the series of webinars given.
A. And B. Despite C. However D. Moreover
B. Despite
14. The month of June marks the enrolment for the school year. It was speculated that only a few would enroll due to fear of the virus. _____, it turned out to be the other way around.
A. Frequently B. Furthermore C. In addition D. On the contrary
D. On the contrary
15. As education faces the ‘new normal’, learners are very eager to start the school year. _____, they are excited to learn.
A. Although B. Despite C. Furthermore D. Yet
C. Furthermore
1. Which transition marker best shows addition?
a) However
b) Therefore
c) Moreover
d) Instead
c) Moreover
2. Which transition marker signals contrast?
a) On the other hand
b) As a result
c) Furthermore
d) In addition
a) On the other hand
3. Which of the following is a transition marker for cause and effect?
a) For example
b) Consequently
c) Similarly
d) Meanwhile
b) Consequently
4. “I studied hard; ________, I passed the exam.”
a) for instance
b) therefore
c) however
d) in conclusion
b) therefore
5. Which transition marker shows example or illustration?
a) Finally
b) For example
c) Instead
d) Therefore
b) For example
6. “The sun was setting. ________, the sky turned orange.”
a) In contrast
b) Consequently
c) For instance
d) As a result
d) As a result
7. Which transition word signals order/sequence?
a) Afterwards
b) Moreover
c) Likewise
d) Conversely
a) Afterwards
8. Which of the following is NOT a transition for comparison?
a) Similarly
b) Likewise
c) On the contrary
d) In the same way
c) On the contrary
9. “He was tired. ________, he continued working.”
a) Nevertheless
b) For example
c) Likewise
d) As a result
a) Nevertheless
10. Which transition marker indicates a summary or conclusion?
a) In short
b) Instead
c) Meanwhile
d) Likewise
a) In short