TRANSITION WORDS EXERCISES
Read the sentence carefully and select the correct answer choice.
Example: Margaret buys a cup of coffee at the newsstand. So/Then, she goes to work. –
Answer: Then
1. We have a mouse in the house. Unfortunately/Therefore, we should get a cat.
2. Megan got into a car accident. Furthermore/As a result, her insurance rate increased.
3. Michael is very athletic and plays on the school basketball team. However/In addition, his
brother just stays at home and plays video games all day.
4. There are many occupations today. Such as/For example, you can become a doctor,
engineer, teacher, artist, athlete, musician, or chef, just to name a few.
5. The US government has been spending its money recklessly for too long. Furthermore/As
a result, the plans that Congress proposes are destined to put the nation at great
economic risk in the future.
6. Getting a college degree is important. In conclusion/More importantly, building a good
network of friends is crucial to future success.
7. Hawaii is a beautiful place to live. In addition/On the contrary, Siberia is a very
inhospitable location.
8. Eating well will help you live a healthier life. Moreover/As a result, exercising every day is
also highly recommended.
9. Do you enjoy completing these grammar exercises? Then/Yet, you should be able to
improve your writing skills in no time!
10. Without getting a college degree, it will be difficult to get a job. Moreover/However, some
will say, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.”
11. The economy looks like it is improving. Therefore/However, with unemployment still very
high, we are far from passing through the recession.
12. Dr. Xavier gave his patients other forms of medical treatment. In addition/On the
contrary, Dr. Magneto’s patients only took sugar pills. As a result, Dr. Xavier’s patients
healed more quickly than Dr. Magneto’s patients.
13. First, the author assumes that the two groups from these studies are the same group of
people. Therefore/However, considering these kinds of studies are based on random
sampling, the first group may not be the same people who responded in the second study.
14. Studies have proven that not only wine but also a beer can be good for your health.
Therefore/However, only one drink a day will have helpful benefits. Beyond that, drinking
will cause more problems.
15. Getting a degree from law school is a great accomplishment. However/In addition, it does
not guarantee that one will have a job after graduation.
16. The Catholic Church has faced many struggles. However/In addition, child molestation
may be the biggest challenge the Pope and the clergy must resolve in recent times.
17. Moving from one country to another can result in culture shock. However/In addition, the
language barrier that many immigrants face can lead to a long life of hardship.
18. The author’s assumption that men are inferior to women is severely lacking. More
importantly/However, she does bring up a valid point that men are unable to give birth to
babies.
19. Lowering the national deficit would bring many positive benefits. However/For example,
banks would have more money to loan small business owners that could potentially
stimulate the economy.
20. A cease-fire between North and South Korea has been in effect for 50 years.
However/Furthermore, without a peace treaty, the potential for another war is always
there.
Insert the best alternative
1. Polls show that Tony Blair is the most popular Prime Minister this century. ________________ ,
there are even members of his own party who are uneasy with his approach.
a-In particular b-However c-For instance
2. There are some slight variations in temperature. ________________ , 26 to 27ºC should be
expected.
a-consequently b-otherwise c- however
3. The two main Channel Islands; _______________ _, Jersey, and Guernsey are much closer to
France than to England.
a-for example b-namely c-in particular
4. It was announced that nurses’ working hours would be increased by 25%. ______________ ,
even fewer trainee nurses are expected to join the profession.
a- As a result b-So that c- Likewise
5. Sales of CDs have experienced a small but steady fall over the past 12 months. _____________ ,
vinyl records have seen an increase in their share of the market, up to 1.7%.
a- Above all b-Similarly c-In contrast
6. The Vice Chancellor explained that in light of the current financial climate and because of
unexpected bad debts, it would be necessary to peg salary levels at their current level for all
grades of staff. ______________ , no-one was getting a pay rise.
a- Nevertheless b-In other words c-Similarly
7. It is clear that the situation in Brazil will improve only slowly. ______________ , the economic
problems being experienced in Japan, the outlook is slightly more optimistic.
a-Furthermore b-In comparison c-nonetheless
8. In order to try to reduce car use in the inner cities, the government has announced new
restrictions on company parking spaces and ______________ a new tax on individual car use.
a- as well as b- in addition c- in the same way
9. Essays must be handed in by the deadline. ______________ ,they will not be marked.
a- obviously b-otherwise c-as a result
10. ______________ it has been shown that fractures can occur at even relatively low pressures,
the use of the material should not be completely discounted.
a- Nevertheless b-Because c-Even though
Answers: Transition words exercises
Exercise 1.
1. Therefore 11. However
2. As a result 12. on the contrary
3. However 13. However
4. for example 14. However
5. furthermore 15. However
6. More importantly 16. in addition
7. on the contrary 17. in addition
8. Moreover 18. however
9. then 19. For example
10. however 20. furthermore
Exercise 2.
1. However
2. Consequently
3. Namely
4. As a result
5. In contrast
6. Nevertheless
7. In comparison
8. In the same way
9. Otherwise
10. Even though
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