Transition Words/Phrases
I studied all night. ________, I still felt unprepared for the test.
A) Therefore B) However C) Thus
D) For example
B) However
Which word is a noun in the sentence?
The cat slept on the couch.
A. slept B. on C. cat D. the
C. cat
Choose the correct word:
_____ going to the store later.
A. Your B. You’re
B. You're
The movie was so tedious that many people left before it ended.
What is another word for tedious?
boring, dull, uninteresting
The dog _____ in the yard every morning before school.
A. run B. runs C. running D. ran
B. runs
She loves reading books. ________, she visits the library every week.
A. In contrast B. For instance C. As a result
D. Similarly
C. As a result
Which word is the verb in the sentence?
She quickly finished her homework.
A. quickly B. finished C. homework D. she
B. finished
Choose the correct word:
The students left _____ books on the table.
A. there
B. their
C. they’re
B. their
The witness gave an equivocal answer, avoiding a clear yes or no.
What's another word for equivocal?
confusing, undecided, unclear, debatable
The students _____ excited for the field trip.
A. is B. was C. are D. be
C. are
Many students enjoy math. ________, others find it very difficult.
A. Nevertheless B. In addition C. Likewise
D. Therefore
A. Nevertheless
Which word is the adjective in the sentence?
The tall building blocked the sun.
A. blocked B. sun C. building D. tall
D. tall
Choose the correct word:
I have _____ much homework to finish tonight.
A. too B. to C. two
A. too
He made a prognostication that the bigger team would lose, and he was right.
What's another word for prognostication?
prediction, guess, estimate
Everyone _____ going to the party tonight.
A. are B. were C. is D. be
C. is
Add a transition word or phrase to complete the sentence:
I forgot to set my alarm. __________, I woke up late for school.
Therefore, Consequently, As a result, Thus
Which word is the adverb in the sentence?
He ran quickly to catch the bus.
A. ran B. quickly C. catch D. bus
B. quickly
Choose the correct word:
The dog wagged _____ tail happily.
A. its B. it’s
A. its
She is usually loquacious, so I was surprised to see that she wasn't talking to anyone.
What's another word for loquacious?
talkative, chatty, wordy
The group of players _____ ready to start the game.
A. are B. were C. be D. is
D. is
Combine these two sentences using a transition word or phrase:
I enjoy playing basketball. ________, I also like watching it on TV.
Furthermore, in addition, additionally, likewise, moreover, similarly
Which word is the preposition in the sentence?
The keys are under the table.
A. keys B. are C. under D. table
C. under
Choose the correct word:
_____ are many reasons to study for the test.
A. Their
B. There
C. They’re
B. There
There's no point in arguing with him because he's so obdurate that he will never change his mind.
What's another word obdurate?
stubborn
Neither of the answers _____ correct.
A. is B. were C. are D. be
A. is