Transitions (Coordinators/Subordinators/Conjunctive Adverbs)

Transitions 1

100

Complete the sentence, using a correct conjunctive adverb:

The teacher will accept late homework; ___________ , she will take points off of the grade.

however/nonetheless/nevertheless/still

200

Complete the sentence, using a correct conjunctive adverb:

Paul plays basketball: ___________ , he plays every Saturday.

that is/indeed/in fact

for example/in particular/for instance

300

Complete the sentence, using a correct conjunctive adverb:

Ed learned from his mistake. __________ , others can learn from theirs.

Likewise/Moreover/Furthermore/Besides/Also

400

Complete the sentence, using a correct conjunctive adverb:

Danny broke his leg; ___________, he could not play football.

therefore/hence/thus/accordingly/consequently/as a result/as a consequence

500

Complete the sentence, using a correct conjunctive adverb:

It takes a lot of concentration to play the violin. __________ , the piano demands the full attention of the pianist.

Likewise/In the same way/Also

Transitions 2

100

Choose from the below transitions to complete the sentence:

I would like to see you tomorrow; _____________ , let’s have lunch together. 

for example/finally/therefore/so/to the left

therefore

200

Choose from the below transitions to complete the sentence:

My sister loves to eat; __________ , I don’t care much about food.

for example/finally/on the contrary/although/beyond

on the contrary

300

Choose from the below transitions to complete the sentence:

When you begin an exercise program, you must be careful not to overdo it. ___________ , my father hurt his back by exercising too hard without warming up first.  

For example/Finally/After/Beyond/Still

For example

400

Choose from the below transitions to complete the sentence:

She had been studying for hours. _____________ , she hoped to do well on the test.  

Third/Similarly/Nevertheless/However/As a result

As a result

500

Choose from the below transitions to complete the sentence:

Joe ate too fast. _______________, he had indigestion.

Second/Similarly/Then/Thus/For instance

Thus

Transitions 3

100

Write a sentence using a transitional word to show addition.

Pay attention to punctuation marks and capitalization.

and

additionally

moreover

furthermore

also

200

Write a sentence using a transitional phrase to show conclusion/summary.

Pay attention to punctuation marks and capitalization.

to conclude

in conclusion

to summarize

in summary

at the end

300

Write a sentence using a transitional word to show contrast.

Pay attention to punctuation marks and capitalization.

nonetheless

however

nevertheless

yet

but

although

400

Write a sentence using a transitional word to show result.

Pay attention to punctuation marks and capitalization.

consequently

therefore

hence

thus

so

500

Write a sentence using a transitional phrase to show exemplification.

Pay attention to punctuation marks and capitalization.

for example

for instance