Transitional Words & Phrases

_____________ missing so many practices, Justin had a long talk with his coaches.

• Therefore

• On the other hand

• After

• Beyond that

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I went shopping; ________, my sister went and got a manicure.

• meanwhile

• in conclusion

• therefore

• since

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The teenagers took a wrong turn; _________, their car ended up in the lake.

• therefore

• indeed

• however

• for example

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• Similarly
• Truly
• Then
• Finally

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I really hate the taste of lima beans, broccoli, and tomatoes; __________, I eat them because they are so nutritious. 

• consequently 
• moreover 
• nevertheless
• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Over 100 people tried out for America's Got Talent; _______, many of the contestants had very weird talents. 

• in fact
• nevertheless 
• in the meantime
• although 

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

__________, Jean painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.

• Specifically
• First
• Truly
• So

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

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

• contrasting

• addition

• conclusion

• cause and effect

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Alvi likes music so much. Furthermore, he has created so many song lyrics.

• chronology/ sequencing

• location/ space

• addition

• Emphasizing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• addition

• time

• comparison

• cause & effect

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E