Transitional Words and Phrases

Identify the transitional word or phrase in the sentence:

Because it was raining, I didn't walk my dog this evening.

• it was

• I didn't

• Because

• evening

I lost my keys. _______, I later found them under the table

• However

• In fact

• For example

Identify the transitional word or phrase in the sentence:

There was no rain for two months. As a result, all the crops died.

• was no

• As a result

• There was

Our teacher was sick. _________, she was absent yesterday.

• As a result

• Even though

• Likewise

Identify the transitional word or phrase in the sentence:

Colby and Hunter went to the park for the day. In spite of the cold weather, they enjoyed themselves.

• for the day

• they enjoyed

• Colby and Hunter

• In spite of

Abby forgot to study for the test. _________, she got a very low grade

• Similarly

• For example

• Consequently

Identify the transitional word or phrase in the sentence:

Working from home can be wonderful for families. However, it has some disadvantages.

• However

• Working from home

• it has some

• can be

First, I went shopping. ______, I went home and cooked dinner.

• Afterwards

• For this reason

• Meanwhile

I didn't have time to eat breakfast; _________, I'm really hungry now.

• to illustrate

• as a result

• additionally

Learning new languages is fun. _________, it takes a lot of time.

• Because of this

• Finally

• On the other hand