Transition Skills

Which of the following sentences uses a transition word correctly?

• I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk.

• I went to the store, and I forgot to buy milk.

• I went to the store, so I forgot to buy milk.

• I went to the store, or I forgot to buy milk.

Identify the transition word in the following sentence: 'She was tired; however, she decided to continue working.'

• She

• tired

• however

• decided

What is the purpose of transition words in a paragraph?

• To introduce new topics

• To connect ideas smoothly

• To conclude the paragraph

• To provide evidence

Choose the sentence that best demonstrates the use of a transition for contrast.

• He is very talented, and he practices daily.

• He is very talented, yet he remains humble.

• He is very talented, so he won the award.

• He is very talented, because he works hard.

Which transition word would best fit in the blank? 'She wanted to go for a walk, ___ it was raining.'

• because

• although

• since

• unless

In the sentence 'First, we need to gather the materials,' what type of transition is 'First'?

• Contrast

• Addition

• Sequence

• Cause

Select the sentence that uses a transition word to show cause and effect.

• He was late, so he missed the bus.

• He was late, and he missed the bus.

• He was late, but he missed the bus.

• He was late, or he missed the bus.

Which of the following sentences uses a transition word to add information?

• She loves reading; moreover, she writes her own stories.

• She loves reading; however, she writes her own stories.

• She loves reading; therefore, she writes her own stories.

• She loves reading; otherwise, she writes her own stories.

Identify the transition word in the following sentence: 'He didn't study for the test; consequently, he didn't pass.'

• didn't

• consequently

• study

• pass

What is the role of 'meanwhile' in the sentence: 'She was cooking dinner; meanwhile, her brother was setting the table.'

• To show contrast

• To show sequence

• To show simultaneity

• To show cause