Transition words and their meanings

Which of the following words is used to add information?

• However

• Furthermore

• Consequently

• Rather

Fill in the blank: 'She was tired; ____, she continued to work.'

• A) Nevertheless

• B) Similarly

• C) Therefore

• D) Finally

Which word is used to show cause-and-effect?

• Similarly

• Instead

• Because

• Nonetheless

Fill in the blank: 'He studied hard; ____, he passed the exam.'

• A) Likewise

• B) Consequently

• C) Rather

• D) Meanwhile

Which of the following is a continuers word?

• Although

• Moreover

• Conversely

• Yet

Fill in the blank: 'She wanted to go out; ____, it was raining.'

• However

• Similarly

• Therefore

• Finally

Which word is used to give an example?

• Nonetheless

• For example

• Rather

• Yet

Fill in the blank: 'He was late; ____, he missed the bus.'

• Consequently

• Similarly

• Rather

• Meanwhile

Which of the following words is used to emphasize?

• Indeed

• Conversely

• Therefore

• Nonetheless

Fill in the blank: 'She was tired; ____, she finished her work.'

• A) Nevertheless

• B) Similarly

• C) Therefore

• D) Finally