Transitional Words Synonyms

Which transition shows a cause or purpose?

• Additionally

• Meanwhile

• In other words

• Due to

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition means to add or extend an idea?

• Furthermore

• Specifically

• Ultimately

• However

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition means to contrast ideas?

• On the other hand

• Therefore

• Similarly

• Simultaneously

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition shows a sequence or time?

• Altogether

• More importantly

• Moreover

• Subsequently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition is used to compare ideas?

• As a result

• Specifically

• Likewise

• Afterwards

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition(s) can be used to conclude or summarize?

• Finally

• Consequently

• Ultimately

• Altogether

• Although

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition(s) are used to add or extend an idea?

• Meanwhile

• Additionally

• Furthermore

• Moreover

• More importantly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition(s) shows effect of result?

• Therefore

• Consequently

• On the contrary

• Hence

• As a result

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition(s) means to show time or sequence?

• Meanwhile

• Simultaneously

• Afterwards

• Previously

• Hence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition(s) means to clarify or emphasize?

• In other words

• Particularly

• More importantly

• Specifically

• Given that

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6