Transitions Quiz: Correct Use of Transition Words
Transitions Quiz
Complete each paragraph by selecting the transition (word or phrase) that best fits in each blank. Do not use the same transition more than once. Once you have made your selections, carefully review your choices .Some transition words may seem similar in meaning, but your goal is to choose the ones that create the most effective paragraph.
A vegetarian can be defined as someone who does not eat meat, fish, or other animal products, such as eggs or cheese; 1) _____, he or she eats vegetables, fruits, grains, and seeds. 2) _____ this diet consists of non-meat food sources; a vegetarian typically consumes less fat and cholesterol than an individual who consumes meat. 3) _____, raising animals for food uses valuable land, water, and energy. 4) _____, adopting a vegetarian diet helps conserve the valuable resources that our future depends on.
1. A vegetarian can be defined as someone who does not eat meat, fish, or other animal products, such as eggs or cheese; 1) Instead, he or she eats vegetables, fruits, grains, and seeds.
a) consequently
b) because
c) furthermore
d) instead
e) for example
2. Because this diet consists of non-meat food sources, a vegetarian typically consumes less fat and cholesterol than an individual who consumes meat.
a) Consequently
b) Because
c) Furthermore
d) Instead
e) For example
3. Furthermore, raising animals for food uses valuable land, water, and energy.
a) Consequently
b) Because
c) Furthermore
d) Instead
e) for example
4. Consequently ,adopting a vegetarian diet helps conserve the valuable resources that our future depends on.
a) Consequently
b) Because
c) Furthermore
d) Instead
e) For example
5) _____ many educators and parents have praised the Harry Potter series, some Christian parents have called for a ban on the books in their schools and libraries. Some churches have even gone as far as burning the books, citing biblical injunctions against witchcraft, 6) _____ those in Exodus and Leviticus. 7) _____, some Christians believe the books are compatible with Christianity, 8) _____, that they embody basic Christian beliefs.
5. Although many educators and parents have praised the Harry Potter series, some Christian parents have called for a ban on the books in their schools and libra
