Transition Words

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

• However

• As a result

• In addition

• Meanwhile

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

• on the other hand

• similarly

• in fact

• as a result

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

• for instance

• consequently

• therefore

• however

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

Nathan loves playing video games with his friends;____________, his parents wish that he would spend more reading and doing homework.

• as a result

• therefore

• however

• similarly

During the mathematics quiz, Zavier broke the tip of his pencil; _________, he found another pencil in his backpack.

• however

• in fact

• similarly

• in summary

There was a malfunction in the smoke machines and lights, the curtains would not open and close properly, and one of the actors was sick with no stand-in. ______________, the play was a disaster.

• Similarly

• For instance

• In conclusion

• Meanwhile

____________ the school choir performance, Monica, Elizabeth, and Melissa sang the holiday songs in Spanish.

• During

• Because of

• Finally

• For example

If I could choose one job, I would be a lifeguard. ​ (a)   lifeguards get to spend time at the pool all day. ​ (b)   lifeguards can swim during their breaks! ​ (c)   my neighbor gets to swim for one hour every day. ​ (d)   being a lifeguard is an important job. They can save people's lives! ​ (e)   I would like to be a lifeguard one day.

• First
• Second
• In fact
• Finally
• In conclusion

While some people are scared of snakes, other people are scared of bears. People who are afraid of snakes are afraid of being bitten. ​ (a)   , my cousin said she wouldn’t know what to do if she got bitten by a snake! ​ ​ (b)   , some people are terrified of bears because they are so big! ​ (c)   , different people are afraid of different animals.

• For instance
• In summary
• On the other hand