Transitions
Conjunctions
Transitions
Conjunctions
100
Which of the following transition words show time? A: Above B: Outside C: Meanwhile
What is (C) Meanwhile
100
Which coordinating conjunction best fits in this sentence? Tommy didn’t want to eat his cake, __ I grabbed my fork and ate it myself.
What is so
100

Which transition would NOT work. 

My favorite type of movies are romantic comedies. My best friend, ______, likes horror.
A. meanwhile
B. on the other hand
C. as well as

C. As well as

100

List the FANBOYS (5x)

For, And Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

200

which transition word shows a difference in ideas? A: Recently B: However C: Therefore (4x)

What is (B) However

200
Choose the coordinating conjunction that best fits the sentence. Bo Peep kept a close eye on her lambs, __ they would wander off and get lost frequently. (so, and, for)
What is for
200

Which transition would NOT work?

When baking a cake, the first thing you need to do is wash your hands and clean your cooking space. _____, collect all of the supplies you will need.

A. Also
B. Next
C. Second

A. Also

200

List the SWABI

Since, When, Although/After, Because, If

300
Which of the following transition words show cause and effect? A: During B: As a result C: In fact
What is (B) As a result
300
Which coordinating conjunction best fits in this sentence? You might think ice cream is best, ___ I like brownies.
What is but
300

Which transition would NOT work?

_____ he likes to work on cars, Johnny is not so great at fixing other machines.

A. Although
B. Since
C. Even though

B. Since

300

What type of punctuation is needed when using coordinating conjunctions? (x3)

Comma after the 1st independent clause, but before the conjunction. 

400
Which transition word does not show how ideas are similar? A: Additionally B: Likewise C: Although
What is (C) Although
400

Which coordinating conjunction best fits in this sentence? Remember to buy milk, eggs, bread, ___ butter. (x2)

What is and

400

Which transition would NOT work?

People have a lot of different ways to fill space in their day. _____, reading is a great way to kill time when you are waiting for an appointment to start.

A. To begin with
B. For example
C. Finally

C. Finally

400

When is a comma needed if a subordinating conjunction is used? 

If the dependent clause is at the beginning of a sentence or in the middle. 

500
Which transition word shows that something is an example of what you just stated? A: For instance B: Yet C: Finally
What is (A) For instance
500
I have never gone sky diving, ___ would I want to!
What is nor
500

Which transition would NOT fit?

Jane plays soccer.  Her sister does, too! Her brother, ______, plays football.

A. On the other hand
B. However
C. Also

C. Also

500

What is the difference in how we use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions? 

Coordinating conjunctions join 2 independent clauses.
Subordinating conjunctions join 1 independent and 1 dependent clause.