Transition Practice #1

Part A: Choose the correct transition word in the following sentences.

_______ it was raining, I didn't walk my dog this evening.

I love chocolate _________, I eat chocolate candy whenever I can.

The test was really hard. ________, only five students passed it.

First, you have to answer the questions. _______ you hand in your paper.

Ben needs to go to bed early. _________, he will be late to school.

You will see a big tree; _________ you will see a fork in the road.

He really loves reading. ________, he reads almost all the time.

That would not be smart. _________, that would be idiotic.

________ the trees of the forest, the deer ran gracefully.

You are always late. _________, you can be trusted.

Part B: Fill in the blanks with the transitional words or phrases that fit best. Use the words in the below.

after all / finally / despite / in front of / in any event /

We need a meeting place. ______ the fountain is a good spot.

We have been waiting in line for 45 minutes. _______, we can buy our tickets.

_______ the high cost of the ticket, I am going to the concert.

I am his biggest fan; ________, I have all of his albums.

_______, I will thoroughly enjoy the show.