Transition Words & Phrases

James and his team didn't finish the project; ____________, they did work hard.

• actually
• however
• therefore
• in addition

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

You can come with us if you are ready; ___________, you will have to ride the bus.

• nevertheless
• similarly
• moreover
• otherwise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Students should be quiet during the play; ____________ applause at the end is allowed.

• although
• particularly
• moreover
• for instance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Massive energy consumption is having a negative impact on the planet. ____________, in the summer of 2006, western Europe experienced some of the hottest weather on record.

• For example
• Unfortunately
• Moreover
• But

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I wanted to go to the movies on Friday night, ________ I came down with the flu and couldn't go.

• but

• moreover

• finally

• indeed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

My brother practices his trumpet for an hour every night, ____________, he felt confident about earning a solo for the concert.

• Therefore
• Later
• On the other hand,
• Because

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

To show a chronological event (movement in time), use a transition like:

• also, another, like, too, in comparison
• first, next, before, now, finally
• besides, in addition, for example, furthermore
• as a result, because, since, so , therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

To show an ending, use a transition like:

• for instance, such as, like
• finally, in conclusion, lastly
• although, furthermore, besides
• first, next, later, after

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Andrew and Leo wanted to make honor roll this nine weeks; _________ they made sure to ask their teachers how they could raise their grades.

• for instance,
• as a result,
• however,
• in addition,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Why do we use transitions?

• To make us mess up

• To make the writing flow

• to be mean

• Because we want to

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6