Transition Words worksheet for students to practice using appropriate connecting words in sentences.

Let’s go through each sentence one by one and pick the best transition word from the box:
however, where, because, for example, also, furthermore, but, then

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1. The dress arrived, ________ it does not fit me.
→ The first part says the dress came. The second part says it doesn’t fit — that’s a contrast.
Best word: but (shows contrast)
*“The dress arrived, but it does not fit me.”*

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2. We are having pizza for dinner, ________ broccoli.
→ Pizza is main dish, broccoli is extra — adding something.
Best word: also or furthermore? “Also” is simpler and fits better here.
*“We are having pizza for dinner, also broccoli.”* → Actually, this sounds awkward. Better: “and also broccoli” — but we don’t have “and”. Let’s check options again.
Wait — maybe “for example”? No, broccoli isn’t an example of pizza.
Actually, “also” can work if we think of it as “in addition to pizza, we’re also having broccoli.”
But let’s look at #6 — similar structure. Maybe “for example” is better there.
Hold on — perhaps “also” is correct here. But let’s see sentence 6:
“Pets are great. ________, I have three dogs and three cats.” → That’s clearly “for example”.
So for #2, since it’s listing another food item, “also” works.
Alternatively, could it be “and”? Not in the list.
Actually, re-reading: “We are having pizza for dinner, ________ broccoli.”
This might mean “pizza with broccoli on top?” Unlikely. More likely: “pizza, and also broccoli as a side.”
I think also is acceptable. But let’s compare with other sentences.

Wait — maybe it’s “for example”? No, broccoli isn’t an example of pizza.
Another idea: perhaps it’s “but”? No, no contrast.
Actually, looking ahead — sentence 3 uses “however”, which is strong contrast.
Sentence 4: “then” makes sense for sequence.
Let me come back to #2 after doing others.

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3. This book was exciting. ________, most by this author are not.
→ First sentence: positive. Second: negative about other books → contrast.
Best word: However (capitalized because start of sentence)
*“This book was exciting. However, most by this author are not.”*

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4. The dog went outside. ________ he came in and ate lunch.
→ Sequence of events: went out, THEN came in.
Best word: Then
*“The dog went outside. Then he came in and ate lunch.”*

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5. I don’t like horror movies. ________, I don’t like theaters.
→ Adding another dislike — reinforcing the idea.
Best word: Furthermore (adds more info in same direction)
*“I don’t like horror movies. Furthermore, I don’t like theaters.”*
Could also be “also”, but “furthermore” is stronger for adding related points.

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6. Pets are great. ________, I have three dogs and three cats.
→ Giving examples to support “pets are great”.
Best word: For example
*“Pets are great. For example, I have three dogs and three cats.”*

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7. We have to stay in a hotel ________ we had a house fire.
→ Reason why they must stay in hotel → cause/effect.
Best word: because
*“We have to stay in a hotel because we had a house fire.”*

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8. Let’s meet at the mall, ________ we can shop and eat.
→ Explaining purpose or location benefit → “where” fits perfectly.
*“Let’s meet at the mall, where we can shop and eat.”*

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Now back to #2:
“We are having pizza for dinner, ________ broccoli.”
If we use “also”, it would be: “We are having pizza for dinner, also broccoli.” → Grammatically, it should be “and also broccoli” or “also having broccoli”. But since “and” isn’t an option, and “also” is available, it’s the closest.
But wait — what if it’s “for example”? Is broccoli an example of dinner? Not really.
Another thought: maybe it’s “but”? No contrast.
Perhaps it’s “then”? Doesn’t make sense.
Actually, looking at the context — maybe it’s meant to be “in addition to pizza, we’re also having broccoli” — so “also” is intended.
But let’s check if “furthermore” fits? Too formal and usually starts a new sentence.
I think also is the best choice here, even if slightly awkward without “and”.

Wait — another possibility: maybe it’s “where”? No.
Or “because”? No reason given.
I’ll stick with also.

But let me double-check all answers:

1. but ✔
2. also ✔ (best available)
3. However ✔
4. Then ✔
5. Furthermore ✔
6. For example ✔
7. because ✔
8. where ✔

All seem logical.

Final check for #2: If we say “We are having pizza for dinner, also broccoli.” — in spoken English, people might say that, meaning “plus broccoli”. In writing, it’s a bit off, but among the choices, “also” is the only one that adds information. “Furthermore” is too heavy and usually for arguments. So yes, “also” is correct.

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