Transition Words

My sister has very neat handwriting.  _____________, mine is always so messy.

• On the other hand
• In addition
• Due to the fact

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Henry was too busy to eat breakfast this morning.  ____________, he was famished by noon.

• Additionally
• Then
• As a result

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Reading is an excellent way to increase your vocabulary.  _____________, it can help improve your grammar.

• After
• Furthermore
• In contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The student's essay was badly written.  _____________, it was way too short.

• Additionally
• Meanwhile
• For example

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Then sailors prepaered to sail the ship.  _____________, the dock workers loaded the cargo onboard.

• Meanwhile,
• Due to the fact
• Similarly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

___________ her sister had a cold,  Julia's family canceled their trip to Gore Mountain.

• On the other hand
• For example
• Since

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The book was extremely interesting.  ______________, it was very difficult to read.

• Similarly
• However
• After

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Sampson plans to go to basketball practice.  ___________ he will go the get ice cream with his friends.

• Then
• Previously
• However

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

There are many species of flightless birds.  ___________ , penguins swim well in water, but can't fly.

• Therefore
• As a result
• For example

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The Glens Falls Middle School will be implementing a new dress code next year.  _______________, Queensbury Middle School will require students to wear plaid skirts for girls and khakis for boys.

• Similarly
• Previously
• For instance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6