Vocabulary
Definitions
Find the Transition Words
Types of Transitions
Transition Words in a Sentence
100

____________ how to sew, I would need to show you on a sewing machine.

a. To illustrate

b. Eventually

c. Hence

d. Furthermore

Solution:

a. To illustrate

100

In addition...

a. shows time

b. shows consequences 

c. adds emphasis

d. supports a main idea

Solution:

d. supports a main idea

100

In order to sing like Justin Beiber, first, you need to get a Beiber hairdo. Then, you need to dye your hair blond. Finally, you need to learn Beiber dance moves.

Solution:

first, then, and finally

100

A water main downtown broke this morning, so several businesses had no water for hours.

a. addition 

b. time 

c. comparison 

d. cause and effect

Solution:

d. Cause and effect

100

We need a meeting place. _________ the fountain is a good spot.

a. after all

b. finally

c. despite

d. in front of

e. in any event

Solution:

d. in front of

200

_______________ fifteen inches of snow, school was cancelled.

a. Furthermore

b. Consequently

c. Hence

d. Due to

Solution:

d. due to

200

Finally...

a. shows time

b. shows cause and effect

c. compares or contrasts

d. supports a main idea

Solution:

a. shows time

200

Both Ms. Sara and Ms. Marybeth are compassionate people. However, while Ms. Sara has brown hair, Ms. Marybeth has blond hair.

Solution:

both, however

200

The boy liked birds, but he was afraid of cats.

a. addition 

b. time 

c. contrast 

d. comparison

Solution:

c. contrast

200

We have been waiting in line for 45 minutes. _________, we can buy our tickets.

a. after all

b. finally

c. despite

d. in front of

e. in any event

Solution:

b. finally

300

At the end of the school day, I am always very tired. _______________, I drink a cup of tea when I get home.

a. Hence

b. Eventually

c. Furthermore

d. Consequently

Solution:

a. hence

300

However...

a. shows time

b. shows cause and effect

c. compares or contrasts

d. supports a main idea

Solution:

c. compares or contrasts

300

I make my own cleaning supplies because they are better for the environment. Furthermore, they are cheaper.

Solution:

furthermore

300

You’ll be able to simultaneously eat dinner and review your work.

a. time 

b. contrast 

c. comparison 

d. cause and effect

Solution:

a. time 

300

_________ the high cost of the ticket, I am going to the concert.

a. after all

b. finally

c. despite

d. in front of

e. in any event

Solution:

c. despite

400

I forgot to take the casserole out of the oven. _______________, the casserole was burnt.

a. nevertheless

b. initially

c. consequently

d. furthermore

Solution:

c. consequently

400

Similarly...

a. shows time

b. shows cause and effect

c. compares or contrasts

d. supports a main ideas

Solution:

c. compares or contrasts

400

Warsan really likes Nicki Minaj. Therefore, Warson bought Pink Friday.

Solution:

Therefore

400

There are ways you can make boring tasks more pleasant. For instance, bring a portable radio and listen to music on the earphones while you work.

a. contrast 

b. comparison 

c. illustration/example 

d. cause and effect

Solution:

c. illustration/example

400

I am his biggest fan! ________, I have all of his albums.

a. after all

b. finally

c. despite

d. in front of

e. in any event

Solution:

a. after all

500

Jibran wants to be a master of kung fu. _______________, after many years of studying, he received a black belt.

a. eventually

b. additionally

c. furthermore

d. initially

Solution:

a. eventually

500

As a result...

a. shows time

b. shows cause and effect

c. compares or contrasts

d. supports a main idea


Solution:

b. shows cause and effect

500

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.

Solution:

for example, another reason, 

in addition

500

Furthermore, he is grateful that his new wife earns enough money to pay the bills.

a. time 

b. sequence 

c. addition

d. illustration/example

Solution:

c. addition

500

______________, I will thoroughly enjoy the show.

a. after all

b. finally

c. despite

d. in front of

e. in any event

Solution:

e. in any event