Transitional Words & Phrases

Which sentence is complete?

• Calvin washing the new car.

• Because Calvin washed his new car with cold water.

• Even though Calvin washed his car this morning, it was still dirty.

• Calvin who was washing his new car outside.

Which sentence is complete?

• She grew up in a large, poor family near the Rocky Mountains.

• Growing up in a large, poor family near the Rocky Mountains.

• The large, poor family living near the Rocky Mountains.

• Living near the Rocky Mountains and growing up in a large, poor family.

Which sentence is complete?

• Because they grow in Peel Region.

• Because he wants to join the school basketball team.

• Because Owen stayed up very late watching tv and playing games.

• Because she fell asleep in class, Mina failed the test.

Which sentence is correct?

• Because of climate change, polar bears in the wild are in danger.

• Rising temperatures are reducing the ice where polar bears hunting on.

• Although most polar bears consume lots of blueberries and blackberries.

• Unlike brown bears polar bears cannot survive on berries alone.

My friend speaks Korean and English. She _______ speaks Chinese.

• in addition

• furthermore

• also

• in contrast

Students should be on time for class. _____________, they should be prepared with materials such as a pen and notebook.

• However

• So

• Additionally

• Therefore

We wanted to leave at 8:00 am. ___________, Mike arrived too late.

• Also

• So

• However

• In sum

I love fruit. ________________, I like bananas, apples and oranges.

• For instance

• Similarly

• In contrast

• Although

Beyonce has visited many countries. _______, she has been to India, Denmark, Mexico, France, China and Colombia.

• Meanwhile

• Yet

• For example

• Furthermore

Jay hates washing dishes and cleaning. _______ he doesn't mind baking.

• For example

• Also

• So

• But