
Transition Words and Phrases Quiz
Authored by Corinne Haskins
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using transition words and phrases in writing?
To use fancy vocabulary
To make the writing longer
To organize thoughts and ideas
To confuse the reader
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CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which category of transition words includes words like 'furthermore' and 'additionally'?
Introduction of new ideas
Cause and conditional
Opposition or limits
Effect and result
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of transition words show how one action led to a specific effect or how one circumstance is conditional on another?
Conclusion and summary
Transition words for describing time
Cause and conditional
Transition words for locations
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word can be used to communicate opposition or limits to ideas and phrases?
Momentarily
Unlike
Occasionally
In conclusion
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using transition words like 'as a result' and 'therefore'?
To describe time
To describe examples and support
To introduce new ideas
To show effect and result
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where can you find more examples and details on transition words?
In a novel
On the grammarly blog
In a dictionary
In a grammar book
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can you do if you're not sure if the transition word you chose is the right one?
Use grammarly for suggestions
Guess
Ignore it
Ask a friend
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
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