ACT Lesson 3: Transition Words Sets 1-5

For the poorest of settlements, wasting money on food that soon spoiled was worse than having a shortage. Many decreed, consequently, that no trade for food should be carried out before the fishermen returned with either their catch or their empty nets.

• NO CHANGE

• otherwise,

• however,

• frequently,

She forgot her homework in her locker, for her mother, more than a little annoyed, had to drive her back to school.

• NO CHANGE

• So

• but

• because

The sound of a whistle pierced the thin night air of the woods, and the gate flung open without warning. Immediately, the dogs ran through the opening and into the forest.

• Again,

• Now and then,

• At the same time,

• Occasionally,

We ensured, with a keen eye, that all sweets were dispersed evenly because the older children often caused disputes and hurt the little ones’ feelings.

Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate alternative to the underlined section of this sentence?

• even though

• knowing that

• given that

• since

When my father drives, he actually enjoys being stuck in heavy traffic, surrounded by other cars, even though most people consider traffic jams to be among the worst of life’s inevitable annoyances.

Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate alternative to the underlined section of this sentence?

• since

• although

• but

• even if

Almost constantly, each vivid color of North American Azalea can be seen in the Nestors’ back garden.

Which of the following would NOT be an appropriate alternative to the underlined section of this sentence?

• Most of the time.

• Continuously.

• Nearly always.

• Infrequently.

Most of the frontiersmen carried enough supplies to last them the entire westward journey. Others, likewise, relied more heavily on fellow travelers to barter with or sell them supplies.

• NO CHANGE

• however,

• also,

• too,

Our mother’s first apartment was the height of luxury, filled with wonderful conveniences she had never had before. Otherwise, mother could wash her dishes in a dishwasher, heat the house with an electric heater, and dry her clothes in a machine instead of on a line of string through the kitchen.

• NO CHANGE

• Likewise, our mother

• Regardless, Mother

• Mother

At the concert last night, the band played all of Jermaine’s favorite songs from its very first album. To be sure, it was surprising to hear all of those old hits from five albums ago.

• NO CHANGE

• Furthermore,

• Likewise,

• For example,

She campaigned ceaselessly all year. Accordingly, the voters remained skeptical of her carefully arranged words and empty promises.

• NO CHANGE

• Therefore,

• Nevertheless,

• Furthermore,