Transition Words

Front

Karen is rich. ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

Back

However,

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late

Back

Otherwise

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.

Back

Nonetheless

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

Emily wanted to sit next to Michael. ________, the teacher sat her next to someone else. Options: As a result, For example, Instead, In conclusion

Back

Instead

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

Back

Consequently

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other. Options: Furthermore, However, For example, Similarly

Back

However

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.

Back

For instance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

This transition word means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.

Back

Similarly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

There are so many social media apps that teenagers can use. ________, my 13 year old niece is constantly on Snapchat and Instagram.

Back

For example

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Front

What transition word further explains and clarifies a previous statement?

Back

In other words,

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6