Writing STAAR Prep 2020: Transition Words

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

• Consequently
• Furthermore
• Otherwise

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CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.W.4.3C

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

• Otherwise
• Hence
• Nonetheless

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CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.4.4A

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

• Therefore
• Nonetheless
• Otherwise

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CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.W.4.3C

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.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

This transition word describes an effect of the previous sentence.

• For instance
• Nonetheless
• Consequently
• Indeed

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CCSS.W.4.3C

This transition word introduces a very concrete example of whatever was just mentioned.

• Despite
• Nonetheless
• Specifically
• Simultaneously

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Kingstin won the scholarship to his dream school. _____, he was able to attend for free.

• Meanwhile
• Nonetheless
• Second
• Consequently

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _____, pizza would be great, too.

• On the other hand
• Moreover
• So
• In sum

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

_____ his intense stage fright, Greyson's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.

• Beyond
• Indeed
• Despite
• For instance

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

This transition word means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.

• Despite
• Similarly
• However
• Nevertheless

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6