Transition Words

Elizabeth had been studying for hours; ____________, she hoped to do well on the test.

• similarly

• therefore

• nevertheless

• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Jared ate and ate; ____________ , he never gained weight.

• nevertheless

• furthermore

• more over

• in addition

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Jared is an avid wrestler. ____________ to playing the sport, he loves to watch matches on television.

• However

• As a result

• In addition

• Meanwhile

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Robert fell asleep in French class; ___________, he missed the entire lesson.

• consequently

• for example

• in addition

• in contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Kevin studies all the time; ___________, Carl never studies.

• in contrast

• similarly

• in fact

• as a result

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Jake would like to read many books; ________, he doesn't have the time since he is working two jobs.

• for instance

• consequently

• therefore

• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

________ Cristo was extremely tired first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.

• As a result

• Although

• Furthermore

• Meanwhile

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Melissa and Elizabeth had spent all their money at the book fair;_______________, they decided to skip shopping at the mall.

• in addition

• furthermore

• therefore

• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Daniel did a flip in the cafeteria lunch line;____________, he spilled his tomato soup.

• eventually

• finally

• in contrast

• consequently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Elliot, Daniel, and Elizabeth all wear eyeglasses; ___________, they need them for distance, not for reading.

• moreover

• whereas

• similarly

• in addition

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E