Identifying Transition Signals

Which transition signal is used to show addition or continuation in a sentence?

• and

• also

• but

• or

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What transition signal is appropriate to indicate a cause or reason in a sentence?

• since

• therefore

• because

• hence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

In a sentence where you want to show contrast or opposition, which transition signal should you use?

• although

• nevertheless

• despite

• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

When transitioning to provide an example, which signal word is commonly used?

• such as

• for instance

• to illustrate

• for example

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which transition signal is suitable for showing time sequence or order in a sentence?

• initially

• lastly

• secondly

• firstly

What transition signal can be used to emphasize a point or idea in a sentence?

• definitely

• absolutely

• surely

• indeed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

In a sentence where you want to show similarity or comparison, which transition signal should you use?

• such as

• like

• similarly

• equally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

When transitioning to provide a summary or conclusion, which signal word is appropriate?

• Hence

• Therefore

• Consequently

• Nonetheless

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which transition signal is used to introduce an alternative or different viewpoint in a sentence?

• nonetheless

• nevertheless

• in contrast

• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What transition signal is appropriate to indicate a result or effect in a sentence?

• Hence

• Therefore

• Consequently

• In conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5