Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition word.

Indicate the kind of transition word

used.
another for instance before then
because so like even though
similarly however although
1. __________ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time
reading.
The transition word indicates: __________________
2. If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible.
__________, set the table the day before.
The transition word indicates: __________________
3. __________ I’m very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses.
The transition word indicates: __________________
4. My grandfather loves to say, “You’re nervous __________ a long-tailed cat in a roomful of
rocking chairs.”
The transition word indicates: __________________
5. __________ Manny’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I had no
idea what he was saying.
The transition word indicates: __________________
6. _______ I met my former boyfriend, I never really understood the meaning of the word
unreliable.
The transition word indicates: __________________
7. One reason people have dogs is for companionship; _______ is for protection.
The transition word indicates: __________________
8. _________ Angry Birds is a new game; it has quickly become very popular.
The transition word indicates: __________________
9. There’s no room in your mouth for your wisdom teeth, _____ they will have to be
removed.
The transition word indicates: __________________
10. Turtles stay in their shells when they are frightened. _______ dogs put their tails between
their legs in frightening situations.
The transition word indicates: __________________
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition word. Indicate the kind of transition word
used.
then for instance before finally
furthermore because so as a result
like even though but
1. __________ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time
reading.
The transition word indicates: __________________
2. If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible.
__________, set the table the day before.
The transition word indicates: __________________
3. __________ I’m very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses.
The transition word indicates: __________________
4. My grandfather loves to say, “You’re nervous __________ a long-tailed cat in a roomful of
rocking chairs.”
The transition word indicates: __________________
5. __________ Manny’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I had no
idea what he was saying.
The transition word indicates: __________________
6. She had looked everywhere for a job; _______________, she was called for beyond an
interview.
The transition word indicates: __________________
7. My sister loves to eat, _______________ I don’t care much about food.
The transition word indicates: __________________
8. Joe ate too fast. _______________, he had indigestion.
The transition word indicates: __________________
9. I want you to buy milk, eggs, and fruit juice; _______________, I want you to be sure to get
cereal and ice cream.
The transition word indicates: __________________
10. First, Mary went to the store. _______________, she went to visit her mother.
The transition word indicates: __________________