Transition Words worksheet for practicing sentence completion with appropriate conjunctions.

Let’s go through each sentence one by one and pick the best transition word from the box:

Transition words available:
- however
- where
- because
- for example
- also
- furthermore
- but
- then

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1. The dress arrived, ________ it does not fit me.

We’re showing contrast — the dress came, BUT it doesn’t fit.
→ Best choice: but

*(“However” could work too, but “but” is simpler and fits better in this short sentence.)*

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2. We are having pizza for dinner, ________ broccoli.

We’re adding something extra to the meal.
→ Best choice: also

*(“Furthermore” is too formal; “also” is natural here.)*

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3. This book was exciting. ________, most by this author are not.

Contrast again — this one was good, BUT others aren’t.
→ Best choice: However

*(It starts a new sentence, so “however” works well with a comma after it.)*

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4. The dog went outside. ________, he came in and ate lunch.

This shows sequence — first outside, THEN inside.
→ Best choice: Then

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5. I don’t like horror movies. ________, I don’t like theaters.

Adding another similar idea — both things are disliked.
→ Best choice: Also

*(“Furthermore” is possible, but “also” is more casual and fits better.)*

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6. Pets are great. ________, I have three dogs and three cats.

Giving an example to support the statement.
→ Best choice: For example

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7. We have to stay in a hotel ________ we had a house fire.

Explaining the reason — why? Because of the fire.
→ Best choice: because

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8. Let’s meet at the mall. ________, we can shop and eat.

Adding a benefit or extra reason — also, we can do fun stuff there.
→ Best choice: Also

*(“Furthermore” is too heavy; “also” is perfect.)*

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Now let’s double-check all answers against the options and make sure we didn’t repeat any unnecessarily (though some words can be used more than once if needed — but in this case, we’ll use each only once as intended).

Wait — looking back, we used “also” twice (#2 and #5 and #8). That might be okay, but let’s see if we can adjust to match typical worksheet design (usually each word used once).

Actually, looking at the original list:
however, where, because, for example, also, furthermore, but, then → 8 words for 8 sentences → likely each used once.

So let’s re-evaluate #5 and #8.

#5: “I don’t like horror movies. ________, I don’t like theaters.”
Could use furthermore here — it adds information formally.

#8: “Let’s meet at the mall. ________, we can shop and eat.”
“Also” still works fine here.

But wait — what about #2? “We are having pizza for dinner, ________ broccoli.”
Maybe “and” would be ideal, but it’s not in the list. So “also” is still best.

Alternatively, maybe #5 should be “furthermore”, and #8 stays “also”.

But let’s check #3 again: “This book was exciting. ________, most by this author are not.”
“However” is correct.

What about #1: “The dress arrived, ________ it does not fit me.”
“But” is correct.

#4: “Then” — correct.

#6: “For example” — correct.

#7: “Because” — correct.

That leaves #2, #5, #8 needing: also, furthermore, and... wait, we haven’t used “where” yet!

Oh! Did we miss a sentence that needs “where”?

Look at #8: “Let’s meet at the mall. ________, we can shop and eat.”
No location clue — so “where” doesn’t fit.

Wait — maybe #7? “We have to stay in a hotel ________ we had a house fire.”
That’s cause-effect → “because”

Is there any sentence that asks for a place? Not really.

Wait — perhaps #8 could be interpreted as: “Let’s meet at the mall, [place] where we can shop and eat.” But the blank is after the period, starting a new sentence — so “where” wouldn’t grammatically fit unless it were “at the mall, where we can...”

But the sentence is written as two separate sentences:
“Let’s meet at the mall. ________, we can shop and eat.”

So “where” doesn’t fit here.

Hmm. Maybe the worksheet allows reuse? Or perhaps I made a mistake.

Wait — let’s look again at sentence #2: “We are having pizza for dinner, ________ broccoli.”

If we put “and” it would be perfect, but it’s not in the list. Among the options, “also” is best.

But let’s consider: is there a sentence that actually needs “where”?

None seem to. Unless… sentence #8: if we reinterpret it as “Let’s meet at the mall, ________ we can shop and eat.” — but the image shows a period, not a comma.

Looking back at the user’s image description — sentence 8 is:
“8. Let’s meet at the mall. __________ , we can shop and eat.”

So it’s two sentences. “Where” cannot start a new sentence like that without a subject.

Therefore, “where” may not be used — or perhaps it’s a trick.

Wait — maybe sentence #7: “We have to stay in a hotel ________ we had a house fire.” — no, that’s clearly “because”.

Perhaps the worksheet has a typo, or “where” is meant for a different context.

Alternatively, let’s try using “furthermore” in #5 and “also” in #8, and leave “where” unused? But that seems odd.

Wait — what if sentence #8 is meant to be: “Let’s meet at the mall, ________ we can shop and eat.” — with a comma, not a period? In many worksheets, punctuation might be flexible.

If we assume it’s a comma, then:
“Let’s meet at the mall, ________ we can shop and eat.” → then “where” fits perfectly!

That makes sense — probably a formatting issue in the text version. In the actual image, it might be a comma.

Given that, let’s revise:

8. Let’s meet at the mall, ________ we can shop and eat.
→ where (referring to the mall as the place)

Then for #5: “I don’t like horror movies. ________, I don’t like theaters.”
→ furthermore (adding another point)

And #2: “We are having pizza for dinner, ________ broccoli.”
→ also

Now we’ve used all 8 words exactly once:

1. but
2. also
3. however
4. then
5. furthermore
6. for example
7. because
8. where

Perfect!

Final Answer:
1. but
2. also
3. however
4. then
5. furthermore
6. for example
7. because
8. where