Transition Words & Phrases

There is no rain today. ________________, there has been no rain all week.

• However

• Yet

• In fact

• Therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.4.4A

Myra and her team did not finish the project; ________________, they did work hard.

• furthermore

• however

• instead

• moreover

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3A

You can come with us if you're ready. ________________, you will have to ride the bus.

• Otherwise

• Instead

• However

• As a result

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.4.4A

It is important to complete your homework. ________________, it should be completed on time.

• Instead

• Consequently

• However

• Furthermore

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.W.4.2C

You must buy the tickets. ________________, we won't be able to see the movie.

• Otherwise

• Although

• Besides

• Likewise

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3A

Sara got to read for an hour. ________________ closing her book, she got ready for bed.

• After

• Similarly

• Nevertheless

• However

Tags

CCSS.W.4.3C

Bears hibernate in the winter. ________________ frogs will hide away and sllep through the cold months.

• So

• But

• Similarly

• Afterwards

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.W.4.2D

________________ Hector missed the first train, he had to wait for the next one.

• Before

• Then

• Since

• Again

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.4.4A

The day was sunny and beautiful. ________________, it was Louisa's birthday.

• Next

• Occasionally

• After that

• Best of all

Tags

CCSS.W.4.2C

CCSS.W.4.3C

________________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to cover it with tomato sauce.

• Next

• Before

• Initially

• Later

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D