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Transitional Expressions

Transitional Expressions
The student will identify the most appropriate transition in each sentence or sentences.

This activity contains 25 questions.

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): David's 90-year-old grandmother is still quite agile; ____________, she belongs to a square dancing club.   nevertheless in fact therefore

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): Justin tried to clean out his garage on Saturday; __________, he could not bear to part with most of his treasures.   accordingly however in fact

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): The hiring committee was quite impressed with Jeffrey's work experience; __________ , they liked his positive attitude.   moreover consequently however

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): Many people fear flying; Whoopie Goldberg, __________ , travels by private bus.   for example therefore however

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): Cotton fabric should be washed before being sewn into garments; __________ , shrinkage can change the fit.   for example in addition otherwise

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): Blake complained that his eyebrows were sore; __________ , his ankles felt strange.   furthermore subsequently therefore

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): This digital camera comes with a 16 megabyte compact flash card; __________ , an AC adapter is included.   also therefore accordingly

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): You have made some valid points; the department scheduling policy, __________ , will probably be amended.   nevertheless therefore however

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): The price of gasoline has skyrocketed; air fare prices, __________ , have also risen.   consequently for instance otherwise

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): The breakfast buffet is complimentary. We ask, __________ , that you take only what you can eat.   therefore however furthermore

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): The Old Barnyard restaurant has a wonderful, quaint atmosphere; __________ , the prices at Ma's Café are much more reasonable.   on the other hand furthermore subsequently

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): The advertised price for the palm pilot was $299.00; __________, the manager sold it to me for $225.00.   therefore however additionally

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): The new pay raise is now in effect; __________ , you will see a 4% increase in your next paycheck.   however nevertheless accordingly

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): Jason's parents grounded him for two weeks; __________ , he lost his television and Internet privileges.   consequently furthermore on the other hand

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): Flood waters damaged the ground floor of Jackie's Restaurant; __________ , the restaurant was closed for repairs for nearly a week.   similarly therefore however

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): This store will no longer accept checks or credit cards. We will, __________ , accept cash.   moreover however nevertheless

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): "You can never have too many shoes," the salesperson said. "___________ , these are on sale."   therefore otherwise besides

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): The east side of the library building is being remodeled. All patrons, __________ , will be advised to use the west entrance.   however furthermore therefore

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): Mary Lou is an excellent quilter; __________ , she is a nationally known quilt instructor.   subsequently in fact therefore

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): My English teacher said that my paper was filled with serious grammar, usage and punctuation errors; __________ , she said that she liked the font I had used.   furthermore however therefore

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): Marcia promised that she wouldn't be late for work again; __________ , she was late again on Tuesday and Wednesday.   nevertheless therefore consequently

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): The house we want to buy includes four acres of pasture; __________ , it has a beautiful view of the Cascade Mountains.   nevertheless however moreover

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): This is a valuable collection of Beanie Babies. Some of these bears, __________ , are worth ten dollars each.   for instance otherwise therefore

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): Make sure that you turn off the truck's headlights when you arrive; __________ , the battery will go dead.   furthermore otherwise nevertheless

	Identify the most appropriate transition that could be inserted in the blank in the following sentence(s): I was not the one who stole Jacob's new pen; __________ , I gave it back to him.   likewise on the other hand besides

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