Identifying Transitional Words and Phrases

Many people fear barracudas; _______, few instances of attacks by barracudas have been reported.

• however

• moreover

• similarly

• as a result of

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

______ the difficulties you have caused, you are still invited to attend the concert with us.

• As a matter of fact

• First

• Despite

• For example

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

I played soccer all afternoon; _____, I forgot to complete my homework assignments.

• as a result

• furthermore

• finally

• now

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

________, some air pollution is created by the burning of gasoline in vehicles such as cars and trucks.

• Additionally

• As a result

• Therefore

• However

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.W.7.2C

Cats are inexpensive pets. __________, they don't cost their owners a lot of money. (select all that apply)

• Consequently

• For instance

• For example

• Apart from this

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

Winnifred Sanderson did not turn in her informative essay. ___________, her grade dropped significantly in English class. (select all that apply)

• Therefore

• Consequently

• As a result

• However

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.2C

Jesse is an animal lover. _______, he adores penguins and pandas.

• Simultaneously
• Equally important
• Specifically
• Despite

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ________, he graded it during third period.

• Similarly
• Truly
• Then
• Finally

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2C

CCSS.W.6.3C

Even though there is heavy rain, the children play football in the school yard

• contradiction

• addition

• conclusion

• result

A water main downtown broke this morning, thus several businesses had no water for hours.

• addition

• time

• comparison

• cause & effect

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.4