Transition Words and Phrases

Which is NOT a word that shows a contrast?

• However

• On the other hand

• Likewise

• In contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which TWO words show a time or sequence?

• Meanwhile

• So

• As a result

• Next

Tags

CCSS.W.6.3C

Which words are used to show similarity?

• Similarly

• Too

• Otherwise

• Likewise

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.4D

CCSS.L.6.5C

Which word could be used to add information?

• Although

• Therefore

• So

• Furthermore

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.W.6.2C

Which 3 words or phrases show cause or effect?

• Thus

• Consequently

• In partcular

• As a result

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which word/phrase would NOT be used to indicate an example?

• In contrast

• In particular

• For instance

• For example

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RI.6.4

Students need to complete all assignments in order to go on the field trip. _____________________, they must have good behavior and no absences.

• Otherwise

• In contrast

• Furthermore

• Thus

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.W.6.2C

The roads were covered in water, ________________ I avoided the them.

• in contrast

• hence

• similarly

• on the other hand

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.2C

You can have slices from the pepperoni pizza, ___________________ the veggie pizza.

• as well as

• in contrast

• hence

• in fact

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.W.6.2C

______________________her sister (who was afraid of driving in crowded situations), she wanted to drive in the city in order to learn to navigate the heavy traffic.

• Similarly

• In the same way

• Unlike

• Because

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4