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GRAMMAR QUIZ TRANSITION SIGNALS

 Complete the sentences below with the best transition signals.
1. I lost my keys_______, I later found 9. The storm was severe. _______,
many
them under the table. homes were destroyed.
a) In fact a) In contrast
b) For example b) Next
c) However c) Indeed
2. John forgot to study for the test. 10. Our teacher was sick. _______, she
was
_______, he got a very low grade. absent yesterday.
a) Similarly a) Even though
b) Of course b) Likewise
c) Furthermore c) As a result
3. The sun is very large. _______, more 11. Susan is here. Sam is here. I’m here.
than
one million earths could fit inside it. _______, we’re all here.
a) Nevertheless a) As an illustration
b) In fact b) In short
c) Meanwhile c) Further
4. I didn’t have time to eat breakfast; 12. I was in another city. _______, I
didn’t
_______, I’m really hungry now. rob the bank.
a) as a result a) Obviously
b) additionally b) Namely
c) to illustrate c) In comparison
5. He waited ten minutes for the bus. 13. Learning a new language is fun.
_______, he got on it and went to _______, it takes a lot of time.
school.
a) In summary a) Because of this
b) In point of fact b) Finally
c) Then c) On the other hand
6. Space travel isn’t easy. _______, only 14. The history of life is never certain.
12 people have walked on the moon. _______, dinosaurs are now extinct.
a) Likewise a) For instance
b) Indeed b) All in all
c) Next c) Equally
7. Smoking is unhealthy. _______, it’s 15. That sports car isn’t cheap.
an _______, I’m
expensive habit. not going to buy it!
a) In other words a) Nonetheless
b) Moreover b) To put it another way
c) On the other hand c) In like manner
8. First, I went shopping. _______, I 16. Transition signals are very useful;
went
home and cooked dinner. …, they can help to join ideas.
a) Afterwards a) specifically
b) That is to say b) hence
c) To be sure c) subsequently

15 – 16 = Excellent 13 – 14 = Good 12 or Less = Study More!

GRAMMAR QUIZ ALL Things Grammar

Grammar Focus Transition Signals

Level Intermediate

ANSWER KEY My Notes

1. C 9. C
2. A 10. C
3. B 11. B
4. A 12. A
5. C 13. C
6. B 14. A
7. B 15. B
8. A 16. A

Grades as
percentages
16 / 16 = 100%
15 / 16 = 94
14 / 16 = 88
13 / 16 = 81
12 / 16 = 75
11 / 16 = 69
10 / 16 = 63
9 / 16 = 56
8 / 16 = 50
7 / 16 = 44
6 / 16 = 38
5 / 16 = 31
4 / 16 = 25
3 / 16 = 19
2 / 16 = 13
1 / 16 = 6
0 / 16 = 0%