Transition Words

The transitional word, similarly, is used...

• to show location
• to compare and contrast
• to show time
• to conclude or summarize

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.

• Consequently
• Furthermore
• Otherwise

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The phrase, futhermore, is used ...

• to show location
• to compare and contrast
• to conclude or summarize
• to add information

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

We want to see the movie "Lego Movie", but the line is so long that we're going to have to wait for an hour for the next showing. _________ we're going to play videogames in the theater's food court.

• Furthermore

• After that

• In the meantime

• Unless

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Jesse is an animal lover. ____, he adores penguins and pandas.

• Simultaneously
• Equally important
• Specifically
• Despite

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

At 1 p.m. Charlotte was eating lunch.  _____, Joseph was just waking up after sleeping in.

• Simultaneously
• Then
• So
• Consequently

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• For instance
• Nonetheless
• Consequently
• In conclusion

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

This transition word means that two things are happening at exactly the same time.

• Despite
• However
• Such as
• Simultaneously

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CCSS.L.3.1A

___ to having a party for Christmas, I will be having my birthday party just a couple of days later

• In addition

• Except

• Consequently

• Therefore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Many animals carry their babies in pouches. ________, kangaroos, wombats, koalas, and possums.

• Therefore

• For instance

• In addition

• Except

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6