Section 1: Identifying Transitional Expressions
1. Which transitional expression best shows contrast?
A) Likewise
B) However
C) Furthermore
D) Therefore
2. Which word is used to add information?
A) Moreover
B) Although
C) Nevertheless
D) Whereas
3. Which transition indicates a result or consequence?
A) In contrast
B) Consequently
C) Similarly
D) Meanwhile
4. Which phrase signals an example?
A) For instance
B) On the other hand
C) Therefore
D) Nevertheless
5. Which transition indicates time order?
A) Similarly
B) Next
C) However
D) Specifically
Section 2: Using Transitions in Context
6. The weather was terrible; ________, we decided to stay indoors.
A) similarly
B) however
C) therefore
D) likewise
7. She loves painting; ________, she enjoys sculpting.
A) in contrast
B) moreover
C) yet
D) consequently
8. He didn’t study for the test; ________, he failed it.
A) as a result
B) similarly
C) nevertheless
D) for instance
9. The team worked hard; ________, they won the championship.
A) however
B) consequently
C) in contrast
D) likewise
10. She wanted to go to the party; ________, she had to finish her project first.
A) however
B) therefore
C) likewise
D) similarly
Section 3: Matching Transitions with Functions
Match the transition with its function:
• 11. "Similarly"
A. Adding information
B. Comparing ideas
C. Showing cause and effect
D. Indicating time
• 12. "Finally"
A. Summarizing ideas
B. Contrasting ideas
C. Providing examples
D. Adding information
• 13. "Nevertheless"
A. Showing contrast
B. Indicating time
C. Adding information
D. Showing location
• 14. "For example"
A. Summarizing ideas
B. Providing examples
C. Indicating time
D. Comparing ideas
• 15. "Meanwhile"
A. Indicating time
B. Showing cause and effect
C. Contrasting ideas
D. Summarizing ideas
Section 4: Completing Sentences
Choose the best transition to complete each sentence.
16. The restaurant was crowded; ________, we decided to leave and eat elsewhere.
A) nevertheless
B) as a result
C) in addition
D) similarly
17. He was tired from working all day; ________, he still managed to finish his project on
time.
A) however
B) therefore
C) likewise
D) consequently
18. I enjoy reading novels; ________, I like watching movies based on books.
A) similarly
B) although
C) nevertheless
D) yet
Section 5: Transition Types
Identify the type of transition used in each sentence.
• 19. "In conclusion, the project was a success."
A. Time order transition
B. Concluding remark
C. Cause and effect transition
D. Contrasting idea
• 20. "The weather was cold; nevertheless, we went hiking."
A. Adding information
B. Contrasting idea
C. Time order transition
D. Providing examples
• 21."The train will arrive soon."
A. Indicating time
B. Adding information
C. Showing cause and effect
D. Comparing ideas
Section 6: Error Identification
Identify the incorrect use of transitions in the following sentences.
• 22."She wanted to go shopping; moreover, she stayed home instead."
A: Correct use of "moreover"
B: Incorrect use of "moreover"
• 23."He worked hard on his assignment; therefore, he didn’t finish it on time."
A: Correct use of "therefore"
B: Incorrect use of "therefore"
Section 7: Sentence Flow
Choose the best option for sentence flow.
• 24."First, connect your device to Wi-Fi; ________, open your browser."
A: finally
B: next
C: however
D: likewise
• 25."The experiment failed three times; ________, we tried again with different
materials."
A: therefore
B: nevertheless
C: similarly
D: consequently
Section 8: Miscellaneous
• 26."To summarize, teamwork is essential for success." What is this an
example of?
A: Cause and effect transition
B: Concluding remark
C: Time order transition
D: Contrasting idea
• 27."The two solutions are different; ________, they achieve similar results."
A: consequently
B: however
C: likewise
D: as a result
• 28."She studied hard for her exams; as a result, she passed with flying
colors." What type of transition is used?
A: Cause and effect
B: Contrast
C: Time order
D: Comparison
• 29."He didn’t prepare well for his presentation; hence, he struggled to
answer questions from the audience." What type of transition is used?
A: Comparison
B: Cause and effect
C: Addition
D: Contrast
• 30."The weather forecast predicted rain; nonetheless, we decided to have a
picnic outdoors." What type of transition is used?
A: Addition
B: Contrast
C: Cause and effect
D: Time order
