Transition Words & Phrases 2

1. The cat curled up on the windowsill. ​ (a)   , the rain began to fall outside.

• Meanwhile
• In other words
• In fact

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

1. The weather was hot. ​ (a)   , we decided to go swimming.

• Therefore
• Nonetheless
• To conclude

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

1. I wanted to buy new shoes. ​ (a)   , I couldn't afford them this month.

• Additionally
• Similarly
• However

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

1. The movie was entertaining. ​ (a)   , it was also educational.

• Next
• Although
• Furthermore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

1. The restaurant had delicious food. ​ (a)   , the service was slow.

• First
• Similarly
• Despite this

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

1. I finished my homework early. ​ (a)   , I decided to go for a walk in the park.

• Particularly
• In conclusion
• So

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

1. The sun set behind the mountains. ​ (a)   , the sky turned a beautiful shade of pink.

• Secondly
• In contrast
• As a result

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

1. She carefully folded the letter. ​ (a)   , she sealed it in an envelope.

• For example
• Indeed
• Afterwards

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

1. He packed his suitcase with clothes and toiletries. ​ (a)   , he double-checked his travel documents.

• For instance
• Hence
• Additionally

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Write your own. Use a transitional word or phrase correctly.

(also, while, whereas, consequently, next, such as, since, specifically, finally, etc.)