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Quiz No. 1 11. She feels like giving up her job (regardless of, since)
I. Underline the correct transitional words to be used
in the sentences below.
1. There are several ways to buy a phone. (For instance,
Yet, Therefore), you can buy them from a phone
company or an electronic store.
2. His skins burn easily. (Because, Therefore) he’s
decided to stay under an umbrella and wear lots of
sunscreen.
3. He’s starting to get nervous (because, therefore) he
has so much work to do and not enough time to finish it
all.
4. Traffic was very slow coming home today (due to,
consequently) a heavy snowstorm.
5. Hector decided not to use a map; (for example,
consequently), he got lost and never found his way out
of the forest.
6. He’s feeling a lot of stress (therefore, because) of his
job.
7. (Although, Due to) a broken wing, this bird can’t fly.
8. (However, No matter) how long you’ve been using
tobacco, you can still overcome your addiction to
smoking.
9. All the soldiers had to take their masks (in case,
nevertheless) there was a gas attack.
10. She did not sleep early. (As a result, Although), she
woke up late.
the consequences she will face.
12. (Even if, Unlike) you fail, you will have the
satisfaction of knowing that you tried.
13. (Fortunately, In conclusion) I got home before it
rained.
14. The professor discussed the sleeping habits of
elephants. (However, Also) she did not explain the topic
in detail.
15. Email use has increased in the past 5 years. (On the
other hand, In conclusion), the use of the fax machine
has declined.
16. The World Trade Center fell down (because,
consequently) of a terrorist attack.
17. (Due to, Therefore), of climate change, polar bears
are facing extinction.
18. The marriage ended (regardless, due to) lack of
communication.
19. Before the storm, the city council failed to inform
residents of the disaster. (Firstly, Therefore), the death
toll was enormous.
20. (Although, In addition) many educators and parents
have praised the Harry Potter series, some Christian
parents have requested to ban the books in the school
library.