[TCA-T2]ESL, English ...

Instructions: Choose the best transition words to complete the sentences 

1. (Because, Before) it was raining, I didn’t walk my dog this evening.

2. I love chocolate, (although, so) I eat chocolate candy whenever I can.

3. The test was really hard. (Therefore, Then), only five students passed it.

4. First, you have to answer the questions. (Next, So), you hand in your paper.

5. Ben needs to go to bed early. (Although, Otherwise), he will be late for school.

6. You will see a big tree; (further on, however) you will see a fork in the road.

7. He really loves reading. (Despite, In fact), he reads almost all the time.

8. That would not be smart. (Despite, In other words), that would be idiotic.

9. (Over, Among) the trees of the forest, the deer ran gracefully.

10. You are always late. (On the other hand, Like), you can be trusted.

11. The bullet ant is a small creature.  (obviously / in a similar way / even so)_, its bite is extremely painful.

12. Polar bears live in the Arctic.  (similarly / that is / without a doubt), penguins also live in cold regions.

13. Our company needs to expand; (as well / as a result / even though), it needs to hire more people. 

14. I studied hard for the exam,  (also / and yet / therefore) I got a low grade.

15. Regular exercise is necessary for good health;  (Similarly / to clarify / nevertheless)_, you should try to get enough sleep and eat a healthy diet.     

16. Einstein was born in Germany; (As a result  / namely / but ), he became a U.S. citizen in 1940.

17. It’s late and we’re tired. (just as importantly /therefore / in comparison)_, it’s time for us to go to bed.

18. Air tickets are expensive. (However  / obviously / besides), I’ve always wanted to visit Fiji. 

19. One light year equals 9.46 trillion kilometers.  (additionally / in comparison / in other words )_, it’s a long distance.

20. The football match is early in the morning .  (of course / consequently  / in like manner)_, I have to go to bed early tonight .