Grade 4 English Transition Words Quiz

Identify the transition word in the following passage: 'First, we went to the park, then we had a picnic.'

• then

• also

• before

• now

Use a transition word to show sequence in the following sentence: 'I woke up, ___________ I brushed my teeth.'

• after

• however

• because

• then

Use a transition word to show sequence in the following sentence: 'She finished her dinner, ___________ she started her homework.'

• before

• because

• then

• after

Use a transition word to show cause and effect in the following sentence: 'The rain stopped, ___________ we went outside to play.'

• so

• because

• although

• then

Use a transition word to show cause and effect in the following sentence: 'He studied hard, ___________ he got good grades.'

• because

• although

• so

• nevertheless

Use a transition word to compare and contrast in the following sentence: 'Apples are sweet, ___________ oranges are tangy.'

• because

• also

• while

• however

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

• therefore

• however

• while

• because

Use a transition word to show time in the following sentence: '___________, we will go to the movies.'

• Tomorrow

• Later

• Now

• Yesterday

What is the purpose of using transition words in a passage?

• To confuse the reader

• To slow down the pace of the passage

• To make the passage more difficult to understand

• To connect ideas and improve the flow of the passage.