Transition Words Quiz

Which transition word would best show sequence in a story about a trip to the zoo?

• However

• First

• Similarly

• Therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the transition word that shows cause and effect.

• Moreover

• Consequently

• Besides

• Meanwhile

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the transition word that would be used to add more information.

• In addition

• On the other hand

• After

• Before

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the best transition word to use at the beginning of a conclusion?

• Similarly

• For instance

• In conclusion

• Next

Which transition word would you use to show the sequence after "first"?

• Last

• Then

• Before

• While

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the transition word that indicates a contrast.

• And

• Although

• Furthermore

• Including

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the transition word that could introduce an example.

• For example

• Despite

• Later

• Before

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What transition word would you use to show the order of events in a story?

• Finally

• Similarly

• In addition

• Although

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

My English class lasts 75 minutes. ________________ my science class only lasts 55 minutes.

• Otherwise,

• Nevertheless,

• Because of that,

• In contrast,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.

• Consequently

• Nonetheless

• In conclusion

• For instance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E