Q.1
What transition word or phrase would fit appropriately in the blank? Karen ran excitedly to the door ____ the bell rang for only two seconds.
  • after
  • at dusk
  • meanwhile
  • soon
Q.2
In your narrative, you want to show that the next event in your story will take place right away after another event occurs. What transitional word or phrase should be used to show this sequence?
  • Later on
  • As soon as
  • For a long time
  • That evening
Q.3
What transition word or phrase would fit appropriately in the blank? ____, we rose from our sleepy state and started to get ready for our big trip.
  • By the time
  • Never
  • As soon as
  • At dawn
Q.4
In your narrative, you want to show that the next event in your story will take place tomorrow. What transitional word or phrase should be used to show this sequence?
  • In the meantime
  • The following day
  • Afterward
  • Later
Q.5
In your narrative, you want to show that the next event in your story will take place first followed by another event. What transitional word or phrase should be used to show this sequence?
  • Before
  • In just
  • Meanwhile
  • Never
Q.6
What transition word or phrase would fit appropriately in the blank? ____ the storm, my dog trembled in fear from the sound of the thunder.
  • During
  • Meanwhile
  • Right away
  • Moments later
Q.7
What transition word or phrase would fit appropriately in the blank? The dark criminal turned the corner with my purse in his hand. ____ I thought I should call the police, but then I decided to chase him.
  • By 3 o'clock
  • An hour later
  • Just as
  • At first
Q.8
In your narrative, you want to show that the next event in your story will take place at dinner. What transitional word or phrase should be used to show this sequence?
  • Suddenly
  • Almost as quickly
  • Right away
  • During
Q.9
In your narrative, you want to show that the next event will take place at the same time as something else. What transitional word or phrase should be used to show this sequence?
  • Quickly
  • Late
  • While
  • During the day
Q.10
What transition word or phrase would fit appropriately in the blank? ____ nightfall, Patty would need to study for her exam since it was going to take place during her first class.
  • In just
  • Right after
  • Just before
  • As
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