Fill in the blank with the best transition.

Jaden is an excellent long distance runner. ________, his cousin Anthony is better with short distances.

• Therefore (As a result)

• Otherwise (If not)

• However (But)

• In addition (Also)

Fill in the blank with the best transition.

You'd better take the bus. ___, you'll arrive at the game late.

• Otherwise (If not)

• In addition (Also)

• Furthermore (Additionally)

• Therefore (As a result)

Fill in the blank with the best transition.

Jackie didn't have a sweet tooth. ___, she baked a decadent lemon cake.

• Therefore (As a result)

• Nevertheless (However/But)

• Otherwise (If not)

• In other words (That is to say)

Fill in the blank with the best transition.

Tomas and Mike had planned to play Fortnite after school. ________, the brothers helped their abuela prepare a delicious dinner.

• As a result (Consequently)

• For example (An example would be...)

• Instead (As a replacement...)

• In conclusion (Finally)

This transition word indicates that an example is about to be given.

• Consequently,

• Nonetheless,

• In conclusion,

• For instance,

This transition word introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just given.

• Despite

• However

• Such as

• Simultaneously

This transition word means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.

• Despite

• However

• Similarly

• Consequently

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Fill in the blank with a fitting transition.

Overripe bananas might look bruised. _______, they taste extra sweet and are perfect for baking.

Fill in the blank with TWO fitting transitions. Select two answers.

Mr. West left the loaf of zucchini bread on the counter overnight. ________, the loaf was dry and stale by morning.

• Consequently
• Therefore

• In addition

• Similarly

• Otherwise

Snowboarding is very safe; ____________, my mom would never let me do it.

• in addition (also)

• similarly

• otherwise (if not)

• consequently (as a result