Transitions and Transitional Phrases

Cooper played with his toys all afternoon; ____________, he had no time to finish homework.

• when

• as a result

• likewise

• instantly

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.2C

_____________ missing so many practices, Justin had a long talk with his coaches.

• therefore

• on the other hand

• after

• beyond that

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.W.8.2C

After the dance, Jeff took his date for a milkshake; _________, Mike took his date for coffee.

• all in all

• consequently

• as you can see

• on the flip side

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.W.8.2C

Watching the Olympics, first, Jaden cheered on the U.S. soccer team; ______, he cheered for tennis and finally he cheered for curling.

• of course

• next

• nevertheless

• for example

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.W.8.2C

CCSS.W.8.3C

The teenagers took a wrong turn; _________, their car ended up in the lake.

• therefore

• indeed

• however

• for example

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.W.8.2C

I went shopping; ________, my sister went and got a manicure.

• meanwhile

• in conclusion

• therefore

• since

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.2C

I brush my teeth a lot;_________, most days, I brush them at least 4-5 times.

• first

• at the same time

• presently

• in fact

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

My grandmother is a baker, gardener, singer, and seamstress;_______, she has many talents.

• in short

• for example

• close by

• likewise

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

I need front row tickets to the concert;_____, I stood in line for 48 hours.

• nearby

• for this reason

• similarly

• furthermore

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

My brother is greedy and asked for ten things for Christmas;________, I only asked for one.

• accordingly

• all in all

• in contrast

• ultimately

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RL.8.4