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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why do we use transitions?
To make us mess up
To make the writing flow
To be mean
Because we want to
- 2. Multiple ChoiceA good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _________, it is quiet and distraction free.HoweverIn additionAll in allAlthough
- 3. Multiple ChoiceMy brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.For exampleAdditionallyAs a resultFurthermore
- 4. Multiple ChoiceTo show a chronological event (movement in time), use a transition like:also, another, like, too, in comparisonfirst, next, before, now, finallybesides, in addition, for example, furthermoreas a result, because, since, so , therefore
- 5. Multiple ChoiceTo show an addition (more information), use a transition like:obviously, clearly, evidentlyas a result, because, since, sobesides, for example, furthermorebut, yet, although, though
- 6. Multiple ChoiceTo show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like:besides, for example, also, furthermorefirst, next, before, later, finallyalso, another, like, in comparisonas a result, since, consequently, because
- 7. Multiple ChoiceTo show an ending, use a transition like:for instance, such as, likefinally, in conclusion, lastlyalthough, furthermore, besidesfirst, next, later, after
- 8. Multiple ChoiceTo show an example (detail), use a transition like:like, such as, for example, for instancefinally, lastly, in conclusionbut, yet, although, thoughalso, another, in comparison, too
- 9. Multiple ChoiceYou can come with us if you are ready; ___________, you will have to ride the bus.neverthelesssimilarlymoreoverotherwise
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAndrew and Leo wanted to make honor roll this nine weeks; _________ they made sure to ask their teachers how they could raise their grades.for instance,as a result,however,in addition,
- 11. Multiple ChoiceOne C+ kept Yelitza from honor roll first quarter; ____ she's working extra hard this quarter to get all As and Bs.therefore,on the other hand,in addition,furthermore,
- 12. Multiple ChoiceTo show contradiction (opposite), use a transition like:first, next, before, now, finallyas a result, because, since, sosince, while, likehowever, but, although, conversely
- 13. Multiple Choice
I was just getting over the flu. ________, I went in to school to take the SAT.
Then
Nevertheless
First
Immediately
- 14. Multiple Choice
Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. _____, he was able to attend college for free.
Meanwhile
Nevertheless
Second
Consequently
- 15. Multiple Choice
Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ______ he graded it during third period.
Similarly
Truly
Then
Finally
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