Transitional Words

1. I dropped my cell phone and it broke. ______________, I need to buy a new one or borrow yours.

• in addition

• therefore

• moreover

• likewise

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2C

2. The milk spilled all over the floor. _____________ we had a big mess to clean up.

• as a result

• for example

• however

• moreover

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.W.8.2C

3. _______________ it was raining, I still walked to my cousin's house.

• Finally

• Furthermore

• For example

• Although

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.2C

4. My sister is a very kind and generous person. ______________, she helps me with my homework and drives me to my basketball practice.

• For instance

• Hence

• FInally

• Otherwise

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2C

CCSS.W.8.3C

5. I enjoy exercising. ________________, my brother sits on the couch all day.

• similarly

• for example

• on the other hand

• therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.2C

6. My mom refused the salesman's offer. ______________ she changed her mind and went back to him the following day.

• Because

• First

• However

• As a result

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.W.8.1C

CCSS.W.8.3C

7. The medical frontliners were given complete sets of personal protective equipment. ______________ they will be given additional financial incentives.

• In addition

• Once

• Despite

• Due to

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

8. The citizens refused to follow the protocols. ____________, the COVID-19 cases in their city increased.

• Such as

• As a result

• For instance

• Too

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.W.8.2C

9. The citizens follow the community quarantine measures __________ lessening and decreasing the number of cases in the locality.

• thus

• when

• so

• second

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

10. My sister Sarah hates green beans, and I, ____________, do not like the vegetable.

• finally

• on the other hand

• accordingly

• likewise

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RL.8.4