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Transition Words Practice Test (A2-C1) — Vocabulary Exercises with Answers

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10:00minutes
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Preparing for an English exam? Practise Transition Words with 20 exercises at Level A2-C1. The questions test meaning, collocation, and word choice — the core vocabulary skills examined in IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge tests.

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Questions 20
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Q1 20

Question 1: I was tired. ___, I went to bed early.

Question 1 options
'Therefore' is correct because it signals a result or consequence. 'However' shows contrast, 'furthermore' adds information, and 'meanwhile' indicates something happening at the same time.
Q2 20

Question 2: She likes tea. ___, she likes coffee.

Question 2 options
'Also' is correct because it adds similar information. 'But' shows contrast, 'so' shows result, and 'yet' introduces an unexpected fact.
Q3 20

Question 3: What does the transition word 'however' mean?

Question 3 options
'However' is used to introduce a contrasting or opposing idea, similar to 'but' in a more formal register.
Q4 20

Question 4: The transition word 'because' is used to show a reason or cause.

Question 4 options
True. 'Because' introduces the reason behind an action or event, e.g., 'I stayed home because it was raining.'
Q5 20

Question 5: He studied hard for the exam. ___, he passed with a high score.

Question 5 options
'As a result' correctly signals a consequence. 'On the other hand' shows contrast, 'for instance' introduces an example, and 'in addition' adds extra information.
Q6 20

Question 6: Which word is closest in meaning to 'moreover'?

Question 6 options
'Furthermore' is closest in meaning to 'moreover' because both add supporting or additional information. 'Nevertheless' and 'instead' show contrast, while 'finally' signals an ending.
Q7 20

Question 7: Match each transition word to the type of connection it expresses.

Question 7 options
First
Although
For example
Consequently
Cause and Effect
Sequence / Order
Illustration / Example
Concession / Contrast

Select an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.

'First' signals sequence/order, 'although' signals concession/contrast, 'for example' signals illustration, and 'consequently' signals cause and effect.
Q8 20

Question 8: The restaurant was expensive. ___, the food was delicious.

Question 8 options
'Nevertheless' is correct because it introduces a positive point despite the negative one. 'Therefore' shows result, 'likewise' shows similarity, and 'meanwhile' shows simultaneous events.
Q9 20

Question 9: She enjoys outdoor activities ___ hiking, cycling, and swimming.

Question 9 options
'Such as' is correct because it introduces specific examples. 'In contrast' shows opposition, 'as a result' shows consequence, and 'in summary' signals a conclusion.
Q10 20

Question 10: What does the transition phrase 'on the contrary' mean?

Question 10 options
'On the contrary' is used to express the opposite of what was previously stated, often to correct a misconception. It is stronger than 'however.'
Q11 20

Question 11: The words 'in contrast' and 'similarly' can be used interchangeably because they express the same relationship.

Question 11 options
False. 'In contrast' highlights differences between two things, while 'similarly' highlights likenesses. They express opposite relationships.
Q12 20

Question 12: The project had several problems. ___, the team managed to finish it on time.

Question 12 options
'Nonetheless' means 'in spite of that,' fitting the contrast between problems and finishing on time. 'Hence' shows result, 'specifically' gives detail, and 'subsequently' shows sequence.
Q13 20

Question 13: The company lost money last year. ___, it invested heavily in new technology this year.

Question 13 options
'Conversely' correctly signals that the second situation is the opposite direction from the first. 'Likewise' shows similarity, 'accordingly' shows expected consequence, and 'in short' summarizes.
Q14 20

Question 14: To ___ up, the experiment showed promising results in all three areas.

Question 14 options
'Sum up' is a fixed expression meaning 'to summarize.' It is commonly used as a transition phrase to introduce a conclusion.
Q15 20

Question 15: Which word is closest in meaning to 'notwithstanding'?

Question 15 options
'Despite' is closest in meaning to 'notwithstanding' because both indicate that something happens regardless of an obstacle. 'Consequently' shows result, 'additionally' adds information, and 'subsequently' shows time sequence.
Q16 20

Question 16: The data was inconclusive; ___, the researchers decided to extend the study.

Question 16 options
'Accordingly' means 'as a fitting response to the situation,' showing that the decision logically followed from the inconclusive data. 'Conversely' shows opposition, 'likewise' shows similarity, and 'incidentally' introduces a side remark.
Q17 20

Question 17: Choose the correct word: 'The policy was unpopular. ___, few people expected it to be reversed so quickly.'

Question 17 options
'Admittedly' is correct because the speaker concedes the point that the policy was unpopular before making a contrasting observation. 'Henceforth' means 'from this point on,' 'alternatively' offers another option, and 'namely' specifies identity.
Q18 20

Question 18: Two departments contributed to the report, ___ the finance team and the marketing team.

Question 18 options
'Namely' is the correct transition word because it specifies exactly which departments are being referred to. 'Whereas' shows contrast, 'thereby' shows means/result, and 'besides' adds extra information.
Q19 20

Question 19: The government raised taxes, ___ reducing public spending on infrastructure.

Question 19 options
'Thereby' means 'by that means / as a direct result of that action.' It connects a cause to its immediate consequence. 'Albeit' means 'although,' 'insofar as' sets a limit, and 'hitherto' means 'until now.'
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Question 20: What does the transition word 'albeit' mean in academic writing?

Question 20 options
'Albeit' is a formal conjunction meaning 'although' or 'even though,' used to introduce a concessive clause, often a short one. It does not mean 'because of,' 'in order to,' or 'from now on.'

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