NAME: ________________________
DATE: ________________________
GRAMMAR QUIZ
TRANSITION SIGNALS
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Complete the sentences below with the best transition signals.
1. I lost my keys. …, I later found
them under the table.
9. The storm was severe. …, many
homes were destroyed.
a) In fact
b) For example
c) However
a) In contrast
b) Next
c) Indeed
2. John forgot to study for the test.
…, he got a very low grade.
10. Our teacher was sick. …, she was
absent yesterday.
a) Similarly
b) Of course
c) Furthermore
a) Even though
b) Likewise
c) As a result
3. The sun is very large. …, more than
one million earths could fit inside it.
11. Susan is here. Sam is here. I’m here.
…, we’re all here.
a) Nevertheless
b) In fact
c) Meanwhile
a) As an illustration
b) In short
c) Further
4. I didn’t have time to eat breakfast;
…, I’m really hungry now.
12. I was in another city. …, I didn’t
rob the bank.
a) as a result
b) additionally
c) to illustrate
a) Obviously
b) Namely
c) In comparison
5. He waited ten minutes for the bus.
…, he got on it and went to school.
13. Learning a new language is fun.
…, it takes a lot of time.
a) In summary
b) In point of fact
c) Then
a) Because of this
b) Finally
c) On the other hand
6. Space travel isn’t easy. …, only
12 people have walked on the moon.
14. The history of life is never certain.
…, dinosaurs are now extinct.
a) Likewise
b) Indeed
c) Next
a) For instance
b) All in all
c) Equally
7. Smoking is unhealthy. …, it’s an
expensive habit.
15. That sports car isn’t cheap. …, I’m
not going to buy it!
a) In other words
b) Moreover
c) On the other hand
a) Nonetheless
b) To put it another way
c) In like manner
8. First, I went shopping. …, I went
home and cooked dinner.
16. Transition signals are very useful;
…, they can help to join ideas.
a) Afterwards
b) That is to say
c) To be sure
15 – 16 = Excellent
a) specifically
b) hence
c) subsequently
13 – 14 = Good
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GRAMMAR QUIZ
ALL Things Grammar
Grammar Focus Transition Signals
Level Intermediate
ANSWER KEY
1. C
9. C
2. A
10. C
3. B
11. B
4. A
12. A
5. C
13. C
6. B
14. A
7. B
15. B
8. A
16. A
My Notes
Grades as
percentages
16 / 16 = 100%
15 / 16 = 94
14 / 16 = 88
13 / 16 = 81
12 / 16 = 75
11 / 16 = 69
10 / 16 = 63
9 / 16 = 56
8 / 16 = 50
7 / 16 = 44
6 / 16 = 38
5 / 16 = 31
4 / 16 = 25
3 / 16 = 19
2 / 16 = 13
1 / 16 =
6
0 / 16 =
0%
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NAME: ________________________
DATE: ________________________
GRAMMAR WORKSHEET
MORE TRANSITION SIGNALS
⚫
Complete the sentences with the correct transition signals. Capitalize when necessary.
Signal More
Information
Signal a
Contrast
Signal a
Similar Idea
Signal an
Obvious Truth
Signal
Clarification
additionally
(and) yet
correspondingly
certainly
in other words
also
by / in comparison
equally
of course
namely
as well (as)
even though
in a similar way
naturally
simply put
besides
however
in like manner
no doubt
specifically
further
in contrast
in the same way
obviously
that is
furthermore
nevertheless
just as importantly
to be sure
that is to say
in addition
nonetheless
likewise
undoubtedly
to clarify
moreover
on the other hand
similarly
without a doubt
to put it another way
1. The bullet ant is a small creature. ____________________, its bite is extremely painful.
(obviously / in a similar way / nonetheless)
2. Polar bears live in the Arctic. ____________________, penguins also live in cold regions.
(similarly / that is / without a doubt)
3. Our company needs to expand its market; ____________________, it needs to hire more
people.
(as well / in contrast / even though)
4. I studied hard for the exam, ____________________ I got a low grade.
(also / and yet / undoubtedly)
5. Regular exercise is necessary for good health; ____________________, you should try to
get enough sleep and eat a healthy diet.
(likewise / to clarify / nevertheless)
6. Einstein was born in Germany; ____________________, he became a U.S. citizen in 1940.
(correspondingly / namely / however)
7. It’s late and we’re tired. ____________________, it’s time for us to go to bed.
(just as importantly / in other words / in comparison)
8. Air tickets are expensive. ____________________, I’ve always wanted to visit Fiji.
(on the other hand / obviously / besides)
9. One light year equals 9.46 trillion kilometers. ____________________, it’s a long distance.
(additionally / in comparison / simply put)
10. The assignment is due on Monday. ____________________, you’ll lose marks if it’s late.
(of course / to put it another way / in like manner)
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Grammar Focus More Transition Signals
Level Intermediate
ANSWER KEY
My Notes
1. Nonetheless
2. Similarly
3. as well
4. and yet
5. likewise
6. however
7. In other words
8. On the other hand
9. Simply put
10. Of course
Grades as
percentages
10 / 10 = 100%
9 / 10 = 90
8 / 10 = 80
7 / 10 = 70
6 / 10 = 60
5 / 10 = 50
4 / 10 = 40
3 / 10 = 30
2 / 10 = 20
1 / 10 = 10
0 / 10 =
0%
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NAME: ________________________
DATE: ________________________
ABOUT YOU
TRANSITIONS
•
Finish the sentences about you. Use the present
simple tense.
1. I usually study hard for a test. As a result, . . .
_________________________________________________________
2. I always try to be careful. Nevertheless, . . .
_________________________________________________________
3. I know how to do many things; in fact, . . .
_________________________________________________________
4. I like to study English. However, . . .
_________________________________________________________
5. Sometimes I don’t have time for breakfast. Therefore, . . .
_________________________________________________________
6. I have several hobbies; for example, . . .
_________________________________________________________
7. I can speak English. In addition, . . .
_________________________________________________________
8. I love weekends and holidays. On the other hand, . . .
_________________________________________________________
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