Transition Words Quiz for 5th Grade

Identify the transition word in the following passage: The weather was cold; however, we still went for a walk.

• however

• therefore

• furthermore

• nevertheless

Identify the transition word in the following passage: She studied hard; as a result, she aced the test.

• in conclusion

• meanwhile

• as a result

• in other words

Use a transition word to show sequence in the following sentence: First, we went to the store; ______, we went to the park.

• finally

• then

• afterwards

• meanwhile

Use a transition word to show sequence in the following sentence: We finished our homework; ______, we played video games.

• because

• then

• therefore

• however

Use a transition word to show cause and effect in the following sentence: She forgot her umbrella; ______, she got wet in the rain.

• however

• meanwhile

• furthermore

• therefore

Use a transition word to show cause and effect in the following sentence: He practiced basketball every day; ______, he improved his skills.

• therefore

• in conclusion

• meanwhile

• however

Use a transition word to compare and contrast in the following sentence: Dogs are loyal; ______, cats are independent.

• therefore

• however

• meanwhile

• furthermore

Use a transition word to compare and contrast in the following sentence: Apples are sweet; ______, lemons are sour.

• in conclusion

• therefore

• however

• meanwhile

Choose the appropriate transition word for the given sentence: I was tired, ______ I stayed up late to finish my project.

• and

• because

• but

• however

Choose the appropriate transition word for the given sentence: She loves to dance, ______ she doesn't like to sing.

• and

• but

• therefore

• however