Transition Words

Last year Edwin aced all his spelling tests in class; _____________, he was selected to be in the OTIS Spelling Bee Championship.

• whereas

• thus

• however

• therefore

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6

During the mathematics quiz, Zavier broke the tip of his pencil; _________, he found another pencil in his backpack.

• however

• in fact

• similarly

• nevertheless

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6

Finish the second sentence.

My neighbor, Ms. Ramirez, is a little goofy. Indeed, she

• often leads me a hammer or wrench when I need it.

• insists on decorating her house with silly signs on Groundhog Day.

• sometimes lets her dog into our yard.

• usually comes home late.

Gigi almost always brought cookies for snack at school. _____________ , today she just wasn't in the mood.

• Therefore

• In addition to

• However

• Nevertheless

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6

Where would this transitional word go in an essay?

In summary,

• beginning

• middle

• end

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CCSS.W.5.2E

CCSS.W.5.3C

___________ her sister had a cold,  Shaun's family canceled their trip to Gore Mountain.

• On the other hand

• For example

• Since

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6

The day was sunny and beautiful._____________ it was Louisa's birthday.

• Next

• Occasionally

• After that

• Best of all

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.W.5.3C

There is a lot to do to get ready for our trip. First we need to buy tickets. Next we have to pack our suitcases. ________ we need to go to the airport and catch our flight.

• Perhaps

• Secondly

• Finally

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.W.5.3C

It was raining outside. ________, the bus was late to pick us up.

• Therefore

• However

• For instance

• For example

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

We are going to build a paper crane. First you will need to fold a piece of paper in half.

• Add a comma after "First"

• Use "Subsequently" instead of "First"

• Remove the period after "crane"

• Add a comma after "you"

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CCSS.L.5.2B