Transitions for contrast and examples
5th grade (Year 6 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: W.5.2.C, W.5.1.C · England: Y5/6 Writing (cohesion), Y5 GPS (adverbials)
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Question 1
Choose the transition that fits best. We have looked at the costs and the benefits. ___, a school garden would be worth it.
- A. For example
- B. Overall
- C. However
- D. Likewise
Question 2
Dogs need daily walks. However, cats are happy indoors. What does "However" signal?
- A. contrast
- B. example
- C. similarity
- D. summing up
Question 3
Choose the transition that fits best. Electric cars are quieter. ___, they still need electricity, which is not always clean.
- A. Likewise
- B. On the other hand
- C. In conclusion
- D. For example
Question 4
Overall, the trip was a great success. What does "Overall" signal?
- A. contrast
- B. example
- C. similarity
- D. summing up
Question 5
Choose the transition that fits best. Cheetahs are incredibly fast. ___, they get tired after a short sprint.
- A. In conclusion
- B. However
- C. Similarly
- D. For instance
Question 6
In conclusion, recycling helps everyone. What does "In conclusion" 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. Nevertheless
- B. For example
- C. Likewise
- D. However
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. Cheetahs are incredibly fast. ___, they get tired after a short sprint.
- A. However
- B. Similarly
- C. For instance
- D. In conclusion
Question 10
To sum up, sleep matters for learning. What does "To sum up" signal?
- A. contrast
- B. example
- C. similarity
- D. summing up
Question 11
Choose the transition that fits best. Plastic is cheap and useful. ___, it can harm wildlife for hundreds of years.
- A. Similarly
- B. However
- C. For instance
- D. In addition
Question 12
Overall, the trip was a great success. What does "Overall" signal?
- A. contrast
- B. example
- C. similarity
- D. summing up
Question 13
Choose the transition that fits best. Some birds cannot fly. ___, penguins and ostriches stay on the ground.
- A. However
- B. For example
- C. Nevertheless
- D. Likewise
Question 14
In conclusion, recycling helps everyone. What does "In conclusion" signal?
- A. contrast
- B. example
- C. similarity
- D. summing up
Question 15
Choose the transition that fits best. Reading improves your vocabulary. ___, it can help you relax.
- A. However
- B. In addition
- C. Nevertheless
- D. For instance
Question 16
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
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