Transitions for contrast and examples

Question 1

Choose the transition that fits best. Electric cars are quieter. ___, they still need electricity, which is not always clean.

• A. In conclusion
• B. For example
• C. Likewise
• D. On the other hand

Question 2

To sum up, sleep matters for learning. What does "To sum up" signal?

• A. contrast
• B. example
• C. similarity
• D. summing up

Question 3

Choose the transition that fits best. We have looked at the costs and the benefits. ___, a school garden would be worth it.

• A. However
• B. Overall
• C. Likewise
• D. For example

Question 4

Some metals are magnetic. For example, iron is. What does "For example" signal?

• A. contrast
• B. example
• C. similarity
• D. summing up

Question 5

Choose the transition that fits best. Electric cars are quieter. ___, they still need electricity, which is not always clean.

• A. In conclusion
• B. Likewise
• C. On the other hand
• D. For example

Question 6

Trains are fast. On the other hand, buses stop closer to home. What does "On the other hand" signal?

• A. contrast
• B. example
• C. similarity
• D. summing up

Question 7

Choose the transition that fits best. Some birds cannot fly. ___, penguins and ostriches stay on the ground.

• A. Likewise
• B. Nevertheless
• C. However
• D. For example

Question 8

Trains are fast. On the other hand, buses stop closer to home. What does "On the other hand" signal?

• A. contrast
• B. example
• C. similarity
• D. summing up

Question 9

Choose the transition that fits best. Owls hunt at night. ___, bats come out after dark to feed.

• A. In conclusion
• B. However
• C. For example
• D. Likewise

Question 10

Some metals are magnetic. For example, iron is. What does "For example" signal?

• A. contrast
• B. example
• C. similarity
• D. summing up

Question 11

Choose the transition that fits best. Cheetahs are incredibly fast. ___, they get tired after a short sprint.

• A. In conclusion
• B. For instance
• C. Similarly
• D. However

Question 12

Many fruits contain vitamin C. For instance, kiwis are full of it. What does "For instance" signal?

• A. contrast
• B. example
• C. similarity
• D. summing up

Question 13

Choose the transition that fits best. Many animals change colour with the seasons. ___, the Arctic fox turns white in winter.

• A. For instance
• B. However
• C. Nevertheless
• D. In conclusion

Question 14

The hike was long. Nevertheless, we reached the top. What does "Nevertheless" signal?

• A. contrast
• B. example
• C. similarity
• D. summing up

Question 15

Choose the transition that fits best. Some birds cannot fly. ___, penguins and ostriches stay on the ground.

• A. Nevertheless
• B. For example
• C. Likewise
• D. However

Question 16

Some metals are magnetic. For example, iron is. What does "For example" signal?

• A. contrast
• B. example
• C. similarity
• D. summing up