Test: Transitional Words & Phrases

TRUE or FALSE: Transitional phrases are words/phrases that act as a bridge between ideas.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition should be used for the following sentence: The man's attire and demeanor seemed intimidating at first. _____, as we began to speak I realized he was actually very kind.

• However

• Otherwise

• In conclusion

• Also

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Suppose that you wanted to expand on an idea in your writing to further clarify the meaning for your readers. Which of following transition words or phrases would you NOT want to use?

• Furthermore

• Similarly

• Meanwhile

• Likewise

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

__________ I'm very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses.

• Until

• Because

• Even though

• However

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

She had looked everywhere for a job; _______________, she was called for an interview.

• finally

• for example

• but

• so

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The Pandemic continues. ___, we're teaching and learning remotely.

• Still,

• However,

• As a result,

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

"For instance" indicates that an example is about to come.

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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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

All of the following transitional phrases express a relationship of SIMILARITY except

• in the same way

• likewise

• on the other hand

• equally

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

Steve fell off of his bicycle while performing dangerous tricks; ________, he broke his arm.

• consequently
• finally 
• nevertheless
• for example 

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E