Transition Words worksheet with multiple-choice questions for students to practice using appropriate transition words in sentences.

Let's solve each question in the "Transition Words" worksheet step by step. The goal is to choose the correct transition word or phrase that logically connects the two parts of each sentence.

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1. I thought I would fail the test. ____ I got an A.

- Options:
- ☐ in such a manner
- ☑ on the contrary

✔ Explanation:
The first part expresses a negative expectation ("I thought I would fail"), but the second part shows the opposite outcome ("I got an A"). "On the contrary" is used to show contrast and emphasize that the opposite happened.

✔️ Correct answer: on the contrary

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2. I will read the paper. ____ I do that, I will cut the grass.

- Options:
- ☑ after
- ☐ further

✔ Explanation:
This sentence describes a sequence of events — reading the paper *first*, then cutting the grass. "After" indicates time order.

✔️ Correct answer: after

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3. I love pizza. ____ order several.

- Options:
- ☑ whenever
- ☐ by all means

✔ Explanation:
The sentence implies that the person loves pizza so much that they order it often. "Whenever" fits here as it suggests repeated action based on desire.
"By all means" is a phrase used to encourage someone (e.g., "Yes, go ahead"), which doesn't fit grammatically or contextually.

✔️ Correct answer: whenever

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4. This is confusing. ____ I don't understand this word.

- Options:
- ☐ explicitly
- ☑ in that case

✔ Explanation:
The speaker says something is confusing, and then explains why — because they don’t understand a word. "In that case" is used to introduce a logical consequence or explanation.
"Explicitly" means clearly or directly, which doesn't make sense here.

✔️ Correct answer: in that case

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5. I help out a lot around the house. ____ I am quite useful.

- Options:
- ☐ as can be seen
- ☑ as long as

✘ Wait — let’s analyze carefully.

Actually, “as long as” means “provided that” or “if,” which doesn’t fit here.
But “as can be seen” means “it is evident that,” which could work — it links the helping behavior to the conclusion that they are useful.

So:
- “I help out a lot... As can be seen, I am quite useful.” → This makes sense.
- “As long as” would require a condition: “I help out... as long as I am needed.” → Doesn’t match.

✔ So actually:
✔️ Correct answer: as can be seen

Wait — but the options are:

- ☐ as can be seen
- ☑ as long as

Hmm. But “as long as” does not fit here. It creates a conditional meaning, not a conclusion.

Let’s recheck:
"I help out a lot around the house. As long as I am quite useful." → That doesn’t make sense.

But:
"I help out a lot around the house. As can be seen, I am quite useful." → This is logical.

So likely, the intended answer is "as can be seen", even if the checkbox is left blank in the image.

But since we must pick from the given choices, and "as long as" is illogical, perhaps there's a typo?

Alternatively, maybe the sentence is meant to be:
“I help out a lot around the house. As long as I am helpful, I feel useful.” — but that’s not what it says.

Given the original sentence:
"I help out a lot around the house. ____ I am quite useful."

Only "as can be seen" makes sense.

So despite the formatting, the correct choice should be:

✔️ as can be seen

But if only one option is allowed, and "as long as" is listed, then it’s incorrect.

Possibility: There might be a mistake in the worksheet.

But assuming the options are correct, and we have to pick the best fit:

➡️ "as can be seen" is the better choice.

✔ Answer: as can be seen

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6. I will take this job, ____ it doesn't compromise my values.

- Options:
- ☑ so long as
- ☐ in spite of

✔ Explanation:
This is a conditional statement. The person will accept the job only if it doesn’t compromise their values.
"So long as" = "provided that" — perfect fit.
"In spite of" is followed by a noun or noun phrase (e.g., "in spite of the risks"), not a clause.

✔️ Correct answer: so long as

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7. I hoped the interview went well. ____ I found out it did.

- Options:
- ☐ in due time
- ☑ albeit

Wait — "albeit" means "although" or "even though", and it’s usually used like:
"I liked it, albeit reluctantly."

But here:
"I hoped the interview went well. Albeit I found out it did." → Grammatically incorrect.

"Albeit" cannot start a new sentence.

Instead, "in due time" means "eventually," which fits:
"I hoped the interview went well. In due time, I found out it did." → Makes sense.

"Albeit" is not appropriate here.

So:
- ✔ "in due time" — correct
- ✘ "albeit" — incorrect usage

✔️ Correct answer: in due time

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✔ Final Answers:

1. on the contrary
2. after
3. whenever
4. in that case
5. as can be seen
6. so long as
7. in due time

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📝 Summary of Correct Choices:

| Question | Correct Transition |
|--------|---------------------|
| 1 | on the contrary |
| 2 | after |
| 3 | whenever |
| 4 | in that case |
| 5 | as can be seen |
| 6 | so long as |
| 7 | in due time |

> Note: For #5 and #7, the options may be misprinted or confusing, but based on logic and grammar, these are the best fits.

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