Transitions

Brayan's writing is really distinct; ______ I can hear his voice when I read the words he chooses.

• simultaneously,
• equally important,
• in other words,
• despite that,

(At the end of an essay:)
______________ the more educated a person is, the more choices he will have in a career.

• Otherwise,
• Meanwhile,
• In conclusion,
• Likewise,

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2C

Fill in the blank with the best transition.

Jaden is an excellent long distance runner. ________, his cousin Anthony is better with short distances.

• Therefore

• Otherwise

• However

• In addition

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

Fill in the blank with the best transition.

You'd better take the bus. ___, you'll get to the game late.

• Otherwise

• Consequently

• Furthermore

• Therefore

Fill in the blank with the best transition.

Jackie didn't have a sweet tooth. ___, she baked a decadent lemon cake.

• Therefore

• Nevertheless

• Otherwise

• In other words

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

Fill in the blank with the best transition.

Tomas and Mike had planned to play Fortnite after school. ________, the brothers helped their abuela prepare a delicious dinner.

• As a result

• For example

• Instead

• In conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.

• Consequently

• Nonetheless

• In conclusion

• For instance

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

This transition word introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just mentioned.

• Despite

• However

• Such as

• Simultaneously

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.2C

This transition word means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.

• Despite

• However

• Similarly

• Consequently

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

Fill in the blank with a fitting transition.

Mr. West left the loaf of zucchini bread on the counter overnight. ________, the loaf was dry and stale by morning.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C