Subskill # 19 Paragraph Development: Connective/Transition II

For numbers 1-10, read the sentences. Then choose the transition word (or words) that best fills the blank.

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Subskill # 19 Paragraph Development: Connective/Transition II

  1. Heidi lived in Mexico for a year. ______, she learned to speak some Spanish.

A. Concluding

B. In spite of this

C. As a result

D. However

  1. Bill practiced a great deal for his driving test. ______, he failed the written part.

A. For example

B. However

C. Furthermore

D. As a result

  1. Jane likes to listen to rock ‘n’ roll music. ______, she also likes to watch movies that have 1950’s music.

A. Nevertheless

B. In the end

C. Likewise

D. First

  1. Husky dogs have the strength needed in cold and harsh climates. ______, there are many Eskimos, miners, and hunters who use them to travel over long distances in the arctic.

A. Also

B. In spite of this

C. However

D. Therefore

  1. Some birds have lost their ability to fly. ______, the ostrich is now strictly a land animal.

A. For example

B. Nevertheless

C. On the other hand

D. However

  1. She drove to the supermarket to shop for groceries. ______, she put the groceries in the car and drove home.

A. Although

B. Then

C. First

D. In spite of this

  1. Clark Gable did not want to play the part of Rhett Butler in “Gone with the Wind.” ______, he accepted the role and made the movie.

A. Nevertheless

B. In addition

C. Likewise

D. Thus

  1. Frank likes to watch football games. ______, he has no interest in baseball.

A. Next

B. Afterwards

C. Thus

D. However

  1. Some “oldie movies” can be very entertaining. ______, some can be very boring.

A. Finally

B. On the other hand

C. Consequently

D. For example

  1. One can drive across the George Washington Bridge to get to New York City. ______, I usually enter the city through the Holland Tunnel.

A. As a consequence

B. Afterwards

C. Nevertheless

D. Finally

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Subskill # 19 Paragraph Development: Connective/Transition II

For numbers 11-15, read the paragraph. Then choose the sentence that best fills the blank in the paragraph.

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Subskill # 19 Paragraph Development: Connective/Transition II

  1. Years ago, hurricanes struck without warning, and many lives would be needlessly lost. Now we have weather satellites that take pictures of the clouds and earth. Using the pictures, scientists can identify hurricane clouds and follow their movements. ______.

A. On the other hand, we are now warned of a coming hurricane many days in advance.

B. As a consequence, we are now warned of a coming hurricane many days in advance.

C. In spite of this, we are now warned of a coming hurricane many days in advance.

D. On the contrary, we are now warned of a coming hurricane many days in advance.

  1. Fats Domino, the rock ‘n’ roll singer, was born in New Orleans. He played rhythm-and-blues style piano and sang songs in his hometown. ______. His most popular recording was “Blueberry Hill.”

A. Nevertheless, he became famous and recorded 23 gold singles

B. In spite of this, he became famous and recorded 23 gold singles.

C. Eventually, he became famous and recorded 23 gold singles.

D. Regardless, he became famous and recorded 23 gold singles.

  1. What do dolphins eat? That depends on the season and what is available in their area. Some of their favorite fish food would be mullet, mackerel, herring, and cod. ______.

A. In addition, dolphins also like to eat squid.

B. First, dolphins also like to eat squid.

C. Therefore, dolphins also like to eat squid.

D. For example, dolphins also like to eat squid.

  1. Becoming a medical assistant is a popular career choice. Medical assistants work mainly with doctors and patients in private practice. ______. Working at these sites, a medical assistant’s salary can be in the thirty thousand dollar bracket.

A. Concluding, they can also work in hospitals and labs.

B. Therefore, they can also work in hospitals and labs.

C. Thus, they can also work in hospitals and labs.

  1. However, they can also work in hospitals and labs.
  1. Many students are getting a career in gardening. They learn everything about gardening in horticulture classes. In these classes, students gain knowledge in lawn care, the growth of fruits and vegetables, and pest control. ______.

A. Therefore, these students can acquire skills in landscaping.

B. First, these students can acquire skills in landscaping.

C. Also, these students can acquire skills in landscaping.

D. Thus, these students can acquire skills in landscaping.

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Subskill # 19 Paragraph Development: Connective/Transition II

Answer Key

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

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