Transitional 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.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.

• therefore
• however
• otherwise

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.

• however
• moreover
• furthermore

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

 Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap

• Otherwise
• Hence
• Nonetheless

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which sentence uses "therefore" correctly?

• Erica was hungry, therefore, a trip to the pound was in order.
• Jim was playing with fire, therefore it was no surprise when he burnt his finger.
• Mike danced around the room; therefore. He was tired.
• Becky ran her hand over the artwork therefore she was removed hastily from the museum.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence uses "however" correctly?

• Watering new plants is necessary for growth, however, too much water can kill them.
• January may be the coldest month however, it is a time of great beauty.
• Maisy forgot her lunch at home; however, she had money in her account at school.
• I have taken precautions when it comes to staying healthy however I feel a cold coming on.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which sentence uses "furthermore" correctly?

• I admire I. King Jordan because he is the first deaf president of Galluadet.  Furthermore, he is a dedicated family man.
• We will be here for one more week and furthermore we can go sightseeing.
• Furthermore I am afraid of heights so I don't like going on Ferris wheels.
• I can see that furthermore you are tired.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which sentence uses "although" correctly?

• Although Sharon and Megan were extremely tired, they still washed the dishes.
• Sharon had not visited the Harry Potter World, although she would have gone by now.
• The player was great, although I am sick of seeing him on the news.
• I am not able to go to the beach with you, although thanks for asking me.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The paint spilled all over the floor; _________, the custodian had a big mess to clean up.

• moreover 
• as a result
• however 
• for example 

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E