Transitional Words

Transition Words & Phrases

Multiple Choice

There is a lot to do to get ready for our trip. First we need to buy tickets. Next we have to pack our suitcases. ________ we need to go to the airport and catch our flight.

• Finally
• Secondly
• Perhaps

Multiple Choice

Mr. Hughes gave an exam second period. _____ he graded it during third period.

• Similarly

• Truly

• Then

• Finally

Multiple Choice

________________, I will do my homework and second, I will practice piano.

• For example

• Another

• First

• As a result

Multiple Choice

________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.

• Next
• Before
• Initially
• Later

Multiple Choice

I have 88 baseball cards in my collection.

____________ I also have 73 football cards.

• In addition,

• In other words,

• Therefore,

• For example,

Multiple Choice

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

• Consequently

• Nonetheless

• In conclusion

• For instance

Multiple Choice

The Wilson children get an allowance every week; ______________ they earn money for completing chores.

• in addition
• consequently
• otherwise
• instead

Multiple Choice

___________, it is also important that true friends be there for you.

Which transition word adds more information to the statement?

• Secondly

• Finally

• On the other hand

• In addition

Multiple Choice

This transition word describes an effect of the previous sentence.

• For instance
• Nonetheless
• Consequently
• Indeed

Multiple Choice

______ I have to go to work today, I took my dog to doggie daycare.

• First

• Since

• Next

Multiple Choice

Olivia got to read for an hour. ___________closing her book, she got ready for bed.

• After

• Similarly

• Nevertheless

• However

Multiple Choice

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

• Consequently

• Otherwise

• Nonetheless

• Furthermore

Multiple Choice

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _____, pizza would be great, too.

• In sum

• So

• On the other hand

• In sum

Multiple Choice

Lyla almost always brought cookies for a snack at school. _____________ , today she just wasn't in the mood.

• Therefore

• In addition to

• However

• Nevertheless

Multiple Choice

Which transition word is used to compare?

• However,

• Similarly,

• Today,

• Lastly,

Multiple Choice

Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

• Therefore,

• Otherwise,

• However,

• In addition,