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Using transition words or phrases

Quiz by Chanda Millard

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20 questions
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  • Q1
    Which transition word can be used to show a cause and effect relationship?
    but
    because
    and
    so
    30s
  • Q2
    Which transition phrase can be used to show a sequence of events?
    on the other hand
    in conclusion
    for example
    first of all
    30s
  • Q3
    Which transition word can be used to compare two things or ideas?
    later
    then
    finally
    similarly
    30s
  • Q4
    Which transition word can be used to indicate a contrast or difference?
    also
    however
    therefore
    meanwhile
    30s
  • Q5
    Which transition phrase can be used to show a time sequence?
    on the contrary
    after that
    by the way
    for instance
    30s
  • Q6
    Which transition word can be used to add information to a sentence?
    meanwhile
    instead
    unless
    furthermore
    30s
  • Q7
    Which transition word can be used to show a time or sequence of events?
    although
    because
    moreover
    finally
    30s
  • Q8
    Which transition word can be used to show a comparison between two ideas?
    whereas
    meanwhile
    like
    therefore
    30s
  • Q9
    Which transition phrase can be used to introduce an example?
    meanwhile
    in conclusion
    on the other hand
    for instance
    30s
  • Q10
    Which transition word can be used to show a continuation or addition?
    in addition
    meanwhile
    therefore
    however
    30s
  • Q11
    Which transition word should be used to show contrast?
    and
    therefore
    because
    but
    30s
  • Q12
    Which transition phrase should be used to show a sequence of events?
    on the other hand
    for example
    first of all
    in conclusion
    30s
  • Q13
    Which transition word should be used to show cause and effect?
    because
    then
    finally
    meanwhile
    30s
  • Q14
    Which transition phrase should be used to provide an example?
    for instance
    therefore
    on the other hand
    in conclusion
    30s
  • Q15
    Which transition word should be used to show addition?
    furthermore
    instead
    meanwhile
    however
    30s

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