transition words

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

• therefore
• however
• otherwise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• Consequently
• Furthermore
• Otherwise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• Therefore
• Nonetheless
• Otherwise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that play.

• otherwise
• although
• besides

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Elizabeth had been studying for hours; ____________, she hoped to do well on the test.

• similarly

• therefore

• nevertheless

• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In the beginning?

• near the start

• near the end

• near the middle

• somewhere in the story

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In addition?

• take away more information

• give information to someone

• also, add more information/details

• adds information that does not support the main idea

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - For example?

• used to begin a composition

• adds non-specific or vague details

• used to end the composition

• used to show a specific case

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Bowling is a sport in which the player with the highest score wins. _____, in golf, the lowest score wins.

• Indeed

• Finally

• Furthermore

• On the other hand

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Check your written application carefully and correct your mistakes. _____ submit it to the employer.

• Besides

• Clearly

• Finally

• While

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6