Transitional Phrases

(5) Nike has been making and selling shoes for nearly 70 years. (6) When the company first began, Nike made only running shoes and soccer cleats. (7) There are many different types of shoe available, including casual shoes, basketball shoes, and even high heels!

Martin needs to add a transition word or phrase to help his readers move from sentence 6 to sentence 7. Which transition would BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 7?

• Afterward

• Then

• Today

• At first

(20) Whenever our next door neighbors moved in, I was excited to learn that they owned a dog. (21) With my mother’s permission, I began trying to pet him. (22) He must have been scared of me, though, because every time I approached the fence, he would bark as loud as he could. (23) One morning I had the brilliant idea of giving the dog a piece of meat. (24) I walked slowly towards the fence with a crispy slice of bacon resting in the palm of my hand. (25) The dog’s bark grew louder and more violent with each step that I took.

Which transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 25?

• Similarly

• For example

• First

• Yet

(7) In the early 1900s, Henry Ford created a process for building cars very quickly (8) Many years of improvements led to the Model T, the first family car. (9) Not only was the Model T affordable, but it was also much faster than using a horse or bicycle. (10) Word spread rapidly that this new technology was a great resource for transportation. (11) Every family in the city was trading in their horses for a brand new car!

Which transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 11?

• However

• In conclusion

• For example

• Soon

(21) Felines, or cats as most people call them, are affectionate and form strong relationships with their owners. (22) For example, it’s important not to smother a cat with too much attention, especially when it’s still getting to know you. (23) If it feels crowded or bothered, it might try to avoid you even more. (24) Cats, unlike dogs, want to be left alone until they feel comfortable with their surroundings.

April needs to use a more appropriate transition at the beginning of sentence 22. Which of the following should replace For example?

• However

• Therefore

• Afterward

• On the other hand

(5) Fidget spinners became popular in 2017 after children across the country began bringing them to school as a way to remain focused in class. (6) The original idea was that students could keep their hands moving or “fidgeting” while concentrating on what was being taught by the teacher. (7) As a result, fidget spinners quickly became a distraction for many students and several schools banned them altogether.

Eric has not used the most accurate transition at the beginning of sentence 7. Eric should change As a result to —

• For example

• To conclude

• In other words

• Instead

(11) Nowadays Joe Paul Pryor only uses three tools to create his award-winning kitchen tables: a saw, a drill, and a sander. (12) Among Joe Paul’s many home projects are stools, dressers, birdhouses, and bed frames. (13) He has even started building picnic tables and fences for his neighbors. (14) He now lives in Terrell, Texas. (15) Most pieces of furniture take just a few months for Joe Paul to create. (16) Therefore, some projects take longer. (17) Joe Paul once designed and hand crafted a tv-stand for the governor of Texas that took more than 2 years to create! Blaire has not used the most accurate transition at the beginning of sentence 16. Blaire should change Therefore to —

• For example

• To conclude

• In other words

• However

(1) Aadyn rips off the wrapping paper, opens the box, and puts his new video game in his Xbox. (2) He can’t wait to play Zombie Apocalypse. (3) He skips through all of the demo videos and immediately begins the first level. (4) Aadyn’s character is the last human on Earth, and he must find the secret cure necessary for saving all of mankind. (5) He easily passes the first few levels of the video game. (6) The game freezes and the screen goes black. (6) Aadyn resets his video game only to find out that he has to start over from the very beginning of the game.

Which transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 6?

• For example

• First

• In conclusion

• Suddenly

(24) When a bird plans to build a nest, it looks for a dry place within the branches of a tree. (25) Afterwards, the bird uses its beak to collect small twigs, trash, and other debri that might be good for building. (26) After giving birth to the eggs, the bird will use its body heat to help keep the eggs warm. (27) The eggs hatch and the mother’s primary job is to find food for her babies.

Which transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 27?

• However

• Finally

• For example

• Yet

(21) Step, step, step—his feet slowly crept towards the edge of the diving board. (22) He was finally doing what he had always been afraid of, jumping off into the deep end. (23) As he made his way to the edge, a nervous smile began to spread over his face. (24) Brandon took one large leap and a huge wave of water splashed over the side of the pool. (25) Holding his breath, he swam his way up from the bottom of the pool. (26) His body was still shaking and he had nearly run out of oxygen from holding his breath. (27) He knew what he would say to his mom when we reached the surface of the water, “Mom, I did it!”

Which transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 27 ?

• Next

• As a result

• In fact

• Yet

(11) Last Saturday Dad asked me if I would be interested in making waffles for the family. (12) Excited to learn something new, I immediately began reading the box for instructions and ingredients. (13) I measured out the correct amount of mix from the waffle mix and added one cup of milk with two eggs. (14) “Make sure you mix it until it’s smooth,” Dad reminded me as I stirred. (15) I finished mixing, and I took special care to break up all of the lumps. (16) The batter was ready. (17) I walked quickly towards the waffle maker when my father stopped me.

Which transition word or phrase could BEST be added to the beginning of sentence 16 ?

• Finally

• Lastly

• Surprisingly

• First