Fill in the Blank
Categories
What doesn't belong
Find the transition word
100
I didn't do my homework, ______________, I got in trouble. (To illustrate, as a result, since)
As a result
100
For example (ILLUSTRATION, CAUSE, EFFECT)
Illustration
100
And, Plus, Also, Later
Later
100
I ate plenty of cookies yesterday. Also, I ate sandwiches. Consequently,I had major stomachache. Find EFFECT
Consequently
200
I like cats ______________ black ones. (So, especially, so that)
Especially
200
Unlike (COMPARISON, CONTRAST, TIME ORDER)
Contrast
200
Whereas, In Contrast, Nevertheless, Identical to
Identical to
200
I am different from my sister because she is tall and I am short. We like the same food though. Despite our differences, we are the best of friends. Find CONTRAST
Despite
300
It is sunny outside, ______________, I am a little bit cold. (Yet, indeed, for example)
Yet
300
Too (ILLUSTRATION, TIME ORDER, ADDITION)
Addition
300
As a consequence, the cause of, since, thus
Since
300
In 1776, America declared independence from Great Britain. Find TIME ORDER
In 1776
400
He liked chocolate, ______________, his girlfriend doesn't. (Like, both, however)
However
400
Likewise (ADDITION, COMPARISON, CONTRAST)
Comparison
400
First, Afterwards, Eventually, Another
Another
400
Speaking two languages has many benefits. For example, students who know two languages will outperform students who only know one. Find ILLUSTRATION
For example
500
______________ lack of studying, James did not get a good score. ______________, his parents got mad. (Although/so, due to/as a result, because/either)
Due to/as a result
500
Consequently (CAUSE, EFFECT, ILLUSTRATION)
Effect
500
Hence, For example, That is, Is reffered to as
Hence
500
In 1993, two English teachers were born. Six months ago, they trained to work for the same company. Today, they are teaching in the same building. Find TIME ORDER
In 1993, Six months ago, Today