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Challenge!
100

Three transition words/phrases of addition

What are Additionally, Moreover, Also, Furthermore, etc...?

100

Use of transition words/phrases of contrast.

How do we make a distinction between two or more ideas?

100

Use of a transition word/phrase of comparison

How should we compare two or more things?

100

Three transition words/phrases of example

What are for instance, for example, such as, to illustrate, etc...?

100

300

Identify the transition words/phrases

Being underground meant he was a much harder target to hit, yet despite his attempts to convince his brother to act likewise, he'd not yet succeeded

200

I love to write research papers for school. _____, I really enjoy receiving large amounts of homework from my instructors.

Additionally, Moreover, Also, Furthermore, etc...

200

The following is not a transition word/phrase of contrast

A) Nevertheless

B) Hence

C) However

Is hence the impostor?

200

Three transition words/phrases of comparison

What are similarly, likewise, as well as, and equally?

200

Difference between "for example" and "for instance."

Don't they have the same or nearly the same meaning and are used in the same way?

200

400

Identify the transition words/phrases

Speaking two languages has many benefits. For example, students who know two languages will eventually outperform students who only know one language. Another reason is that students who are bilingual have greater self-esteem, creativity, and problem-solving skills. In addition, being bilingual is a great resume booster.

300

I joined the guitar club and the math club in school. _____, I went on a camping trip with the debate team.

Additionally, Moreover, Also, Furthermore, etc...

300

Her advice seems strange, ____ I believe her.

Nonetheless.

300

Use a transition word/phrase of comparison to compare apples and cars.

Similarly, likewise, as well as, equally, etc...

300

Use the following transition in a sentence: for instance.

For instance

300

500

Complete the following text

Sergio is a good student. _______________ he always turns in his homework. _______________ he is on time to class. _______________ he tries his best to understand and study the material.

400

Identify the error:

Joyce Carol Oates is a novelist, essayist, playwright, and poet, moreover, she is a distinguished scholar.

Is the comma before moreover the right way to go?

400

Find two ways to fix the following sentence:

Watering and feeding new plants is necessary for growth, however, too much water or fertilizer can kill them.

Should we change the comma before however for a period or semi-colon?

400

Is the following sentence correct?

The United States won most of the track and field events; similarly, in swimming, the top three places went to Americans.

Are apples red?

400

Use the following transition in a sentence: in particular.

In particular

400

700

Complete the following text

________ Nicki Minaj and Justin Beiber are famous singers. _______ they are different because one is female and the other is male.

500

Use furthermore in a sentence.

Furthermore

500

Create a sentence with notwithstanding

Notwithstanding

500

Complete the following sentence:

If you ever need any help, give me a call, and _____, if I need some assistance, I'll let you know.

Similarly, equally, as well as, etc...

500

Fix the following sentence:

They are already battling to eradicate illnesses; such as malaria and tetanus.

Should we get rid of the semi-colon?
500

1000

Complete the following text

Bruce Lee took an aspirin and a muscle relaxant. Unfortunately, this caused brain swelling. __________, Bruce Lee died.