Beginning Transition words

________________, I will do my homework and second, I will practice piano.

• for example

• first

• another

• as a result

_____, Mallory painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.

• specifically

• despite

• first

• truly

_________ you can play games, you need to finish your assignments.

• because

• before

• second

• but

_________ you can play games, you need to finish your assignments.

• initially

• because

• after

• second

_____ before I go to work I take my dog to doggie day care.

• first of all

• secondly

• truly

• but

__________________ I decided not to go to work but take the day instead.

• because

• despite

• one morning

• but

____________________ God created the heaven and the earth and it was good.

• in contrast

• at the end

• therefore

• in the beginning

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

• near the start

• near the middle

• near the end

• somewhere in the story

What is the definition of a transition word?

• Words that change the meaning of a sentence.

• Words that are about movement

• Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas

________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.

• Later

• before

• initially

• next