Chapter 8: Review Test 5
 
Transition Words

Identify the correct transition word; then identify the type of transition you chose.

      Kristina slept for two days __________ driving straight from south Florida to Wisconsin without stopping.

1. The best transition word for the sentence is  

 
 
 
      2. The relationship between the ideas is one of  

 
 
      Many college students like to gamble because they want to make extra money, __________ they enjoy the risk and excitement.

3. The best transition word for the sentence is  

 
 
 
      4. The relationship between the ideas is one of  

 
 
      Successful businesses focus on short-term and long-term goals. __________, they set long-term goals; then those goals shape the short-term goals.

5. The best transition word for the sentence is  

 
 
 
      6. The relationship between the ideas is one of  

 
 
      7. The best transition word for the sentence is  

 
 
 
      8. The relationship between the ideas is one of  

 
 
      Maxine bought a new car and __________ gave her old car to her needy brother.

9. The best transition word for the sentence is  

 
 
 
      10. The relationship between the ideas is one of  

 
 





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