Subskill # 19
Paragraph Development: Connective/Transition II
For numbers 1-10, read the sentences.
words) that best fills the blank.
1. Heidi lived in Mexico for a year.
___________, she learned to speak
some Spanish.
A. Concluding
B. In spite of this
C. As a result
D. However
2. Bill practiced a great deal for his
driving test. __________, he failed
the written part.
A. For example
B. However
C. Furthermore
D. As a result
3. Jane likes to listen to rock ‘n’ roll
music.
____________, she also
likes to watch movies that have
1950’s music.
A. Nevertheless
B. In the end
C. Likewise
D. First
4. Husky dogs have the strength
needed in cold and harsh climates.
____________, there are many
Eskimos, miners, and hunters who
use them to travel over long
distances in the arctic.
A. Also
B. In spite of this
C. However
D. Therefore
5. Some birds have lost their ability to
fly. ____________, the ostrich is
now strictly a land animal.
A. For example
B. Nevertheless
C. On the other hand
D. However
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Then choose the transition word (or
6. She drove to the supermarket to
shop for groceries. _________, she
put the groceries in the car and
drove home.
A. Although
B. Then
C. First
D. In spite of this
7. Clark Gable did not want to play the
part of Rhett Butler in “Gone with
the Wind.”
_____________, he
accepted the role and made the
movie.
A. Nevertheless
B. In addition
C. Likewise
D. Thus
8. Frank likes to watch football games.
____________, he has no interest in
baseball.
A. Next
B. Afterwards
C. Thus
D. However
9. Some “oldie movies” can be very
entertaining. ___________, some
can be very boring.
A. Finally
B. On the other hand
C. Consequently
D. For example
10. One can drive across the George
Washington Bridge to get to New
York City. ___________, I usually
enter the city through the Holland
Tunnel.
A. As a consequence
B. Afterwards
C. Nevertheless
D. Finally
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Subskill # 19
Paragraph Development: Connective/Transition II
For numbers 11-15, read the paragraph. Then choose the sentence that best fills
the blank in the paragraph.
13. What do dolphins eat?
That
depends
on
the
season
and
what
is
11. Years ago, hurricanes struck without
available
in
their
area.
Some
of
warning, and many lives would be
their favorite fish food would be
needlessly lost.
Now we have
mullet, mackerel, herring, and cod.
weather satellites that take pictures
_____________.
of the clouds and earth. Using the
pictures, scientists can identify
hurricane clouds and follow their
movements. ____________.
A. On the other hand, we are
now warned of a coming
hurricane many days in
advance.
B. As a consequence, we are
now warned of a coming
hurricane many days in
advance.
C. In spite of this, we are now
warned of a coming hurricane
many days in advance.
D. On the contrary, we are now
warned of a coming hurricane
many days in advance.
12. Fats Domino, the rock ‘n’ roll singer,
was born in New Orleans. He played
rhythm-and-blues style piano and
sang songs in his hometown.
____________. His most popular
recording was “Blueberry Hill.”
A. Nevertheless, he became
famous and recorded 23 gold
singles
B. In spite of this, he became
famous and recorded 23 gold
singles.
C. Eventually, he became
famous and recorded 23 gold
singles.
D. Regardless, he became
famous and recorded 23 gold
singles.
A. In addition, dolphins also like
to eat squid.
B. First, dolphins also like to eat
squid.
C. Therefore, dolphins also like
to eat squid.
D. For example, dolphins also
like to eat squid.
14. Becoming a medical assistant is a
popular career choice.
Medical
assistants work mainly with doctors
and patients in private practice.
______________. Working at these
sites, a medical assistant’s salary
can be in the thirty thousand dollar
bracket.
A. Concluding, they can also
work in hospitals and labs.
B. Therefore, they can also work
in hospitals and labs.
C. Thus, they can also work in
hospitals and labs.
D. However, they can also work
in hospitals and labs.
15. Many students are getting a career
in gardening. They learn everything
about gardening in horticulture
classes. In these classes, students
gain knowledge in lawn care, the
growth of fruits and vegetables, and
pest control. ________________.
A. Therefore, these students can
acquire skills in landscaping.
B. First, these students can
acquire skills in landscaping.
C. Also, these students can
acquire skills in landscaping.
D. Thus, these students can
acquire skills in landscaping.
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Subskill # 19
Paragraph Development: Connective/Transition II
Answer Key
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. C
13. A
14. D
15. C
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