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- 1. Multiple ChoiceTransition words make your writing flow. When you are moving from one idea to the next, a transition is a quick way to help explain how the two ideas relate. Depending on the relationship between the two things you're connecting, you'll use different transitions. Some transitions show contrast; others give examples.
According to this passage, how can transition words help your writing?Transition words make it clear how your ideas relate.Transition words make your writing more specific.Transition words add complexity to your ideas.Transition words make your ideas harder to follow. - 2. Multiple Choice"For instance" indicates that an example is about to come.
My older brother is the funniest person I know. For instance,he’s often crying and unhappy.he recently became afraid of his own shadow.he can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes.I often feel myself longing for sleep when he speaks. - 3. Multiple Choice"Nonetheless" is a transition that shows an exception or contrast.
________. Nonetheless, Greg and Deborah found themselves paddling around the fountain’s shallow pool.Greg and Deborah desperately wished to swim in the public garden’s fountainThe public garden’s rules clearly stated that visitors were not allowed to swim in the fountainGreg and Deborah wore their swimsuits to the public gardensGreg and Deborah were always rebellious - 4. Multiple ChoiceYou can use "consequently" to show that the sentence that follows describes an effect of the previous sentence.
________. Consequently, I was late to the surprise party.I love surprise partiesI am always on timeI missed the busI left an hour early - 5. Multiple Choice"Indeed" means that a writer is going to further emphasize what he or she just said. "Indeed" is attached to the sentence that gives an even stronger example of a point than the sentence before.
My neighbor, Ms. Ramirez, is a little goofy. Indeed, sheoften lends me a hammer or wrench when I need it.insists on decorating her house with silly signs on Groundhog Day.sometimes lets her dog into our yard.usually comes home late. - 6. Multiple ChoiceThe transition "meanwhile" can be used to show that something happened at the same time as something else. It can also be used to point out two conflicting ideas that both occur.
Which of the following passages uses the word “meanwhile” correctly?I quickly ran to the store for more napkins. Meanwhile, “I’ll be back!” I shouted, to my unconcerned guests as I hurried out the door.I met my grandfather at the station. Meanwhile, I had really missed him.My cousin often sleepwalks. Meanwhile, she thinks it is because of her realistic dreams.The mayor supported building a new swimming pool. Meanwhile, the town’s citizens opposed the plan. - 7. Multiple ChoiceThe word "simultaneously" means that two things are happening at exactly the same time.
Which of the following sentences uses the word “simultaneously” correctly?I had breakfast and simultaneously had dinner afterwards.“I feel simultaneously,” she announced, “so I can’t stay for dinner."The acrobat simultaneously juggled three balls and hula-hooped.Simultaneously, he ate the candy. Then, he had a toothache. - 8. Multiple ChoiceThe transition "such as" introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just mentioned.
I enjoy traveling to new cities such as Cincinnati, Detroit and Milwaukee.
In the sentence above, Cincinnati, Detroit and Milwaukee arecontradictions to the statement “I enjoy traveling to new cities.”exceptions to the statement “I enjoy traveling to new cities.examples of where the writer likes to travel.conflicting ideas about travel. - 9. Multiple Choice"Similarly" is a transition that means that a statement is very much like the previous statement
.Anwita and I are a lot alike. Anwita enjoys learning about the solar system. Similarly,I enjoy studying the stars.I dislike the dark.Anwita goes to bed early.I’m a vegetarian. - 10. Multiple Choice"Despite" introduces a statement that could have affected another statement but did or does not. "Despite" means that you are still considering something even though evidence might suggest that you shouldn't.
Ronnie walked to the grocery store despitethe threat of rain.desperately needing more bananas.planning to cook dinner later that day.wearing very sensible walking shoes. - 11. Multiple ChoiceThe transition "specifically" introduces a very concrete example of whatever was just mentioned.
I am easily annoyed. Specifically,I have a lot of pet peeves.I am often enthusiasticI can’t stand when people chew gum.I think I can succeed. - 12. Multiple ChoiceThe transition "moreover" means that additional support or evidence is coming.
Katrina should run for her city council. She is passionate about her city. Moreover,she doesn’t really like hard work.she is well known and liked by her neighbors.she is timid and dislikes crowds.she is often misinformed. - 13. Multiple ChoiceWhen you reach the end, you can tell people your story or essay (or song) is almost over by using a concluding transition like “in sum” that emphasizes your central idea a final time.
Bees are an important part of our ecosystem and are truly invaluable. In sum,we should work to protect bees.let me tell you some more about bees.I have more questions about bees.let’s continue exploring how bees buzz. - 14. Multiple ChoiceI was just getting over the flu. ________, I went in to school to take the SAT.ThenNeverthelessFirstImmediately
- 15. Multiple ChoiceJesse is an animal lover. ________, he adores penguins and pandas.SimultaneouslyEqually importantSpecificallyDespite
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAt 1 p.m. Charlotte was eating lunch. ________, Joseph was just waking up after sleeping in.SimultaneouslyThenSoConsequently
- 17. Multiple ChoicePeter won the scholarship to his dream school. ________, he was able to attend for free.MeanwhileNonethelessSecondConsequently
- 18. Multiple ChoiceMr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ________ he graded it during third period.SimilarlyTrulyThenFinally
- 19. Multiple ChoiceI could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. ________, pizza would be great, too.On the other handMoreoverSoIn sum
- 20. Multiple Choice________ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.BeyondIndeedDespiteFor instance
- 21. Multiple Choice________ fencing, Teddy had many other skills as well, like computer programming.FirstOf courseBeyondFinally
- 22. Multiple Choice________, Jean painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.SpecificallyFirstTrulySo
- 23. Multiple ChoiceGiselle is a talented student. ________, she was the valedictorian her senior year.IndeedImmediatelyOn the wholeThen
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