Transition Words

________, Sally woke up and went to breakfast. Then, she brushed her teeth and hair. Finally, she put on her clothes and shoes.

• In conclusion
• To begin with
• Eventually
• Then

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

• Next
• Before
• Initially
• Later

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

You were supposed to arrive at work at 12:00 sharp. ________, your boss was in a meeting and didn't notice you slip in the back.

• However
• Beforehand
• Basically
• Later

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Brian woke up with a headache; he missed his school bus, forgot his lunch money and got a C on his math test. ________, he was having a rotten day.

• Second
• Meanwhile
• To sum it up
• Finally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

________ of how you feel, you can't miss your final exam tomorrow.

• Eventually
• Last
• Regardless
• However

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

I left my keys at home. _______, I need to either get a ride with you or stay and wait for my mom.

• First
• In spite of
• Therefore
• Because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I'm afraid to jump into the lake because I can't swim. ______, my Grandma packed me a lifejacket. 

• Then
• However
• For example
• Although

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

______ there was six inches of snow on the ground; I still had to walk to school.

• As a result
• Furthermore
• Although
• Because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

______ Francisco's hard work, he still didn't get chosen to play varsity football.

• In spite of
• Next
• To conclude
• Because of

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.

• For example
• Additionally
• As a result
• Furthermore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E