Transitions, Commas, Compounds (Hw)

Identify the transition word or phrase.
Kylen hit a three-pointer from halfcourt, consequently, his team won.

• three-pointer
• Kylen
• consequently
• won

What is the definition of a transition word?

• Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas

• Words that are about movement

Where would this transition word go in your story?

To begin with

• in the middle

• at the beginning

• at the end

Mrs. Flower eats a healthy diet. ________, The rest of her family does, too.

• Once

• Because

• Otherwise

• In addition

"If you want to be healthy, you can start small. For instance, you can start by sleeping around 7-8 hours. Also, you may start taking morning walks."

What function does the underlined word play?

• illustrate/example

• to signal sequence

• addition of ideas

• comparison

Teachers need to respect students in order to develop positive relationships with them. ______________________, students need to show their teachers respect in order to succeed in class.

REWRITE THE CORRECT SENTENCE

• In the same way

• Essentially

• Thus

• On the other hand

Bowling is a sport in which the player with the highest score wins. _____, in golf, the lowest score wins.

REWRITE THE CORRECT SENTENCE

• Indeed

• Finally

• Furthermore

• On the other hand

What is the best way to write the sentence?

Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

REWRITE THE CORRECT SENTENCE

• Although we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

• Although we have two campuses Bayside Middle School, is considered one school.

• Although, we have two campuses, Bayside Middle School is considered one school.

• As it is.

What is the best way to combine the sentences below?

Michael and his brother are best friends. They do not always get along.

REWRITE THE CORRECT SENTENCE

• Even though they do not always get along Michael and his brother are best friends.

• Michael and his brother are best friends even though they do not always get along.

• Michael and his brother are best friends, even though they do not always get along.

• Even though, they do not always get along, Michael and his brother are best friends.

What is the best way to revise the sentence below?

Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

REWRITE THE CORRECT SENTENCE

• Kirby and his brother are new to the school so we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

• Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school, we need to introduce them to their classmates, and welcome them into our school family.

• Kirby and his brother are new to the school and, we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.

• Since Kirby and his brother are new to the school, we need to introduce them to their classmates and welcome them into our school family.