Transition Words and Phrases

Transition Words and Phrases

4th Grade

Transitions are the "bridge" that connects our ideas!

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Some transitions show sequence such as:

• First,

• Next,

• After that,

• Then,

• Finally,

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions fits best in the blank?

We went to the park on Saturday morning. ___________ we went to have lunch at Pizza Hut.

• After that,

• First of all,

Transitions can also be used to show contrast (the opposite) such as:

• On the other hand,

• Otherwise,

• However,

• But,

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions fits best in the blank?

Pizza sounds really good to me right now. _______ burgers sound really good, too!

• Suddenly,

• On the other hand,

Transitions can be used to introduce ideas:

• For example,

• For instance,

• In fact,

Multiple Select

Which of the following transitions help when introducing an idea? (Choose two)

• For instance,

• For example,

• finally,

Transitions to compare include:

• Likewise,

• Similarly,

• In the same way,

• Also,

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions fits best in the blank?

I really love pizza. ________ I think burgers are amazing, too!

• Also,

• For example,

Transitions can also be used in cause and effect such as:

• Consequently,

• Therefore,

• For that reason,

• As a result,

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions fits best in the blank?

I studied really hard for the test. ______ I got the highest grade in the class!

• as a result,

• Similarly,

Multiple Select

Which of the transition words below show order? (select 3)

• First,

• Next,

• For example,

• Lastly,

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions best connects these two sentences?

Riding my bike is my favorite thing to do. ________ one time, I rode my bike for so long that my mom was worried that I got lost.

• For example,

• First,

• On the other hand,

Multiple Choice

Identify the transition word or phrase.
Kylen hit a three-pointer from halfcourt, consequently, his team won.

• three-pointer
• Kylen
• consequently
• won

Transitions can be used to add more information such as:

• Furthermore,

• Moreover,

• In addition,

• Also,

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions could best complete this sentence?

I love pizza because it is so cheesy. _________, I love it because it is simply delicious.

• Furthermore

• After that

• First

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions could best complete this sentence?

My teacher is the greatest because she is so nice. _______, I think she's great because she teaches us all about writing.

• Moreover

• First

• However