12 English Transitions Quiz Quizzes

1. To show a chronological event (movement in time), use a transition like:

A. also, another, like, too, in comparison

B. first, next, before, now, finally

C. besides, in addition, for example, furthermore

D. as a result, because, since, so , therefore

2. (At the end of an essay:) ____________ the more educated a person is, the more choices he will have in a career

A. Otherwise,

B. Meanwhile,

C. In conclusion,

D. Likewise,

3. To show contradiction (opposite), use a transition like:

A. first, next, before, now, finally

B. as a result, because, since, so

C. since, while, like

D. however, but, although, conversely

4. One C+ kept Yelitza from honor roll first quarter; ____________ she’s working extra hard this quarter to get all As and Bs

A. therefore,

B. on the other hand,

C. in addition,

D. furthermore,

5. You can come with us if you are ready; ____________ , you will have to ride the bus

A. nevertheless

B. similarly

C. moreover

D. otherwise

6. Brian’s writing is really distinct; ____________ I can hear his voice when I read the words he chooses

A. simultaneously,

B. equally important,

C. in other words,

D. despite that,

7. Carlos started the year with low beginning grades; ____________ he worked hard at home and pulled up all of his grades by the end of the nine weeks

A. however,

B. furthermore,

C. for example,

D. in addition,

8. To show an ending, use a transition like:

A. for instance, such as, like

B. finally, in conclusion, lastly

C. although, furthermore, besides

D. first, next, later, after

9. To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like:

A. besides, for example, also, furthermore

B. first, next, before, later, finally

C. also, another, like, in comparison

D. as a result, since, consequently, because

10. Andrew and Leo wanted to make honor roll this semester; ____________ they made sure to ask their teachers how they could raise their grades

A. for instance,

B. as a result,

C. however,

D. in addition,

11. To show an example (detail), use a transition like:

A. like, such as, for example, for instance

B. finally, lastly, in conclusion

C. but, yet, although, though

D. also, another, in comparison, too

12. To show an addition (more information), use a transition like:

A. obviously, clearly, evidently

B. as a result, because, since, so

C. besides, for example, furthermore