Choose the correct transition category
It began to rain; as a result, the soccer game was postponed.
A. Cause and Effect
B. Comparison
C. Example
A. Cause and Effect
Turtles stay in their shells when they are frightened. __________, dogs put their tails between their legs when they're afraid.
A. After
B. Similarly
C. Therefore
B. Similarly
She didn't offer her cookies to her brother. She ate them all by herself. (instead)
She did not offer cookies to her brother; instead, she ate them all by herself.
She did not offer cookies to her brother. Instead, she ate them all by herself.
He studied every night. __________, he hoped to do well on the test.
A. For example
B. As a result
C. In spite of the fact
B. As a result
"Initially" is a sequencing transitional word.
True
The weatherman predicted a beautiful day. Nevertheless, the air turned cold, and dark clouds began to roll across the sky.
A. Example
B. Sequencing
C. Contrast
C. Contrast
_________ I started my project, I never really understood the meaning of the phrase "time consuming".
A. Where
B. Before
C. First of all
B. Before
He stood on the step stool. He wanted to reach the top shelf in the pantry. (so that)
He stood on a step stool so that he could reach the top shelf in the pantry.
Her brother loved to eat pizza; __________, she didn't care for Italian food.
A. by this time
B. however
C. as a result
B. however
"Therefore" is a conclusion transitional word.
True
Harold woke up in the morning and got ready. Then, he rode the bus to school.
A. Additional Info
B. Sequencing
C. Example
B. Sequencing
There's no room in your pockets for your cell phone, _________ you'll have to keep it in your backpack.
A. but
B. for example
C. so
C. so
He missed school for a week. He did well on the test. (Nonetheless)
He missed school for a week; nonetheless, he did well on the test.
He missed school for a week. Nonetheless, he did well on the test.
_____________ they were twins, they were as different as could be.
A. For example
B. As a result
C. In spite of the fact that
C. In spite of the fact that
"For this reason" is a sequencing transition word.
False
Jenny got a zero as she did not complete her homework.
A. Cause and Effect
B. Example
C. Contrast
A. Cause and Effect
One reason people have dogs is for companionship; ________ reason is for protection.
A. meanwhile
B. frequently
C. another
C. another
My dog eats too much. He's gained a lot of weight. (consequently)
My dog eats too much. Consequently, he's gained a lot of weight.
My dog eats too much; consequently, he's gained a lot of weight.
My grandma loves to spoil me. ___________, she makes cookies every time I visit.
A. For example
B. As a result
C. By this time
A. For example
"For the same reason" is a comparison transition word.
True
Math is my favorite subject while my sister loves science.
A. Comparison
B. Example
C. Contrast
C. Contrast
Jogging provides many health benefits to people of all ages. ___________, middle aged and senior runners tend to have fewer heart attacks than non-joggers do.
A. For example
B. In addition
C. Nevertheless
A. For example
My mom got to my game on time. My friend's mom was late. (while)
My mom got to the game on time while my friend's mom was late.
While my friend's mom was late, my mom got to the game.
She had played soccer every year since she was in kindergarten; ___________, she had been the top students.
A. consequently
B. also
C. however
B. also
"At the beginning" is a conclusion transitional phrase.
False