Transitions in Writing

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

• Simultaneously,

• Equally important,

• Specifically,

• Despite,

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Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. _______ he was able to attend college for free

• meanwhile,

• Nevertheless,

• Second,

• Consequently,

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CCSS.W.5.3C

_____ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular

• Beyond

• Indeed

• Despite

• For instance

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CCSS.RL.5.4

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _____ pizza would be great, too.

• On the other hand,

• So,

• Moreover,

• In sum,

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6

Choose the correct sentence that goes before the following sentence.

__________________. Consequently, I was late to the surprise party.

• I love surprise parties.

• I'm always on time.

• I missed the bus.

• I left an hour early.

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Which of the following sentences uses the word "meanwhile" correctly?

• I quickly ran to the store for more napkins. Meanwhile, "I'll be back!" I shouted, to my unconcerned guests as I hurried out the door.

• I met my grandfather at the station. Meanwhile, I had really missed him.

• My cousin often sleepwalks. Meanwhile, she thinks it is because of her realistic dreams.

• The mayor supported building an new swimming pool. Meanwhile, the town's citizens opposed the plan.

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Finish the second sentence. My older brother is the funniest person I know. For instance, ___________.

• he's often crying and unhappy.

• he recently became afraid of his own shadow.

• he can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes.

• I often feel myself longing for sleep when he speaks.

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TEKS.ELA.5.6G

TEKS.ELA.6.5G

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TEKS.ELA.8.5G

Choose the correct sentence that goes before the following sentence. ____________________. Nonetheless, Gregg and Deborah found themselves paddling around the fountain's shallow pool.

• Gregg and Deborah desperately wished to swim in the public garden's fountain.

• The public garden's rules clearly stated that visitors were not allowed to swim in the fountain.

• Gregg and Deborah wore their swimsuits to the public gardens.

• Gregg and Deborah were always rebellious.

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