Transition Words - Worksheets - Free Printable

Explanation:
We are given 10 sentences, each with two parts separated by a blank. In each sentence, we need to choose the correct sequence transition word (or phrase) that logically connects the two ideas — showing *when* or *in what order* things happen.

Let’s go one by one:

1. “Even though Olivia likes to keep her hair long, ________ she will need to get her hair cut.”
The first part says she *likes* long hair, but the second says she *will need* to cut it — implying something happens *eventually*, despite her preference. The options in parentheses: *(meanwhile, lastly, eventually)*
→ Eventually fits best: it shows that after some time, the need arises.
✔ Answer: eventually

2. “You may watch the television show ________ you are finished with your homework.”
This is a condition: you can watch *after* finishing homework. Options: *(first, as soon as, finally)*
→ as soon as means immediately after — perfect for this cause-effect timing.
✔ Answer: as soon as

3. “Bina was sound asleep in bed when ________ she heard a loud noise and woke up.”
She was asleep, then suddenly something happened. Options: *(first, at all, all of a sudden)*
→ all of a sudden means unexpectedly — matches “sound asleep… then heard a loud noise”.
✔ Answer: all of a sudden

4. “First Asher’s mother had to stop by the grocery store. ________ she went home.”
Two actions in order: first stop at store, *then* go home. Options: *(After that, In the first place, It started when)*
→ After that directly continues the sequence.
✔ Answer: After that

5. “Heather decided she didn’t want to go to the party, ________ she changed her mind.”
She changed her mind *later*, after deciding not to go. Options: *(As soon as, Meanwhile, Later on)*
→ Later on shows a time gap and reversal of decision.
✔ Answer: Later on

6. “Let’s play a game of cards ________ we wait for the apple pie to bake in the oven.”
Two things happening at the same time: playing cards *while* waiting. Options: *(while, before, when suddenly)*
→ while is used for simultaneous actions.
✔ Answer: while

7. “Matthias won’t be able to operate his new remote control car ________ the batteries last for 1 hour.”
He can’t use it *until* the batteries last (i.e., until they’re installed/working). But the phrasing is odd — actually, it should be: he can’t use it *until* the batteries are in and working. Looking at options: *(for, second, until)*
→ until fits: “won’t be able to… until the batteries last…” — though slightly awkward, “until” is the only logical choice. (Note: better phrasing would be “until the batteries are inserted”, but based on given words, until is correct.)
✔ Answer: until

8. “It took me a long time to learn how to knit a scarf. ________ I have become much better at it.”
After the long learning period, now she’s improved. Options: *(Moments later, Finally, Formerly)*
→ Finally shows the end result after effort/time.
✔ Answer: Finally

9. “Abhishek is waiting for the bus. ________ he is playing a game on his cell phone.”
Two things happening at the same time: waiting *and* playing. Options: *(In the meantime, Secondly, During)*
→ In the meantime = while waiting, something else is happening. Perfect.
✔ Answer: In the meantime

10. “I will go with you to the mall ________ I finish doing my chores.”
She’ll go *after* finishing chores. Options: *(earlier, yet, once)*
→ once = as soon as / after (e.g., “once I finish…”).
✔ Answer: once

Now let’s list all answers in order:

1. eventually
2. as soon as
3. all of a sudden
4. After that
5. Later on
6. while
7. until
8. Finally
9. In the meantime
10. once

Double-checking each for logic and grammar — all fit naturally.

Final Answer:
1. eventually
2. as soon as
3. all of a sudden
4. After that
5. Later on
6. while
7. until
8. Finally
9. In the meantime
10. once