Transition Words

Transition Words

Multiple Choice

Jane studies all the time; _______________, Billy never studies.

• first

• in contrast

• therefore

Multiple Choice

Which transition word compares and contrasts?

• earlier

• besides

• otherwise

Multiple Select

Which words show a comparison?

• Similarly

• In contrast

• But

• For example

Open Ended

What is an example of a transition word that shows giving an example or clarifying?

Multiple Choice

Which transition word clarifies?

• in other words

• first

• besides

Multiple Select

Which words show a sequence?

• finally

• second

• but

• however

Open Ended

What is an example of a transition word that shows a comparison or how something is similar?

Multiple Select

Which words show cause and effect?

• therefore

• so

• as a result

• however

Multiple Choice

I would like to see you tomorrow, _______________ let’s have lunch together.

• so

• for example

• but

• beyond

Multiple Choice

Which transition word adds information?

• in addition

• over

• earlier

Multiple Choice

My sister loves to eat, _______________ I don’t care much about food.

• so

• because

• but

• because

Multiple Choice

When you begin an exercise program, you must be careful not to overdo it. My father, _______________, hurt his back by exercising too hard without warming up first.

• so

• beyond

• for example

• third

Multiple Choice

Which transition word shows time?

• in other words

• between

• then

Multiple Choice

She had looked everywhere for a job; _______________, she was called for an interview.

• but

• finally

• third

• for example

Multiple Choice

First, Mary went to the store. _______________, she went to visit her mother.

• secondly

• third

• therefore

• next

Multiple Choice

Which transition word shows location?

• for example

• below

• then

Multiple Choice

I would like to read many books; _______________, I don’t seem to have enough time to read.

• however

• so

• then

• for example