Transition Words and Phrases in Sentences

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

• Otherwise,

• Nevertheless,

• Because of that,

• In contrast,

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Choose the best transition word to complete the sentence: "I wanted to go for a walk; _______, it started raining."

• therefore

• however

• because

• similarly

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which transition word best fits the sentence? "She studied hard for the exam. _______, she passed with flying colors."

• Nevertheless

• Consequently

• Although

• Meanwhile

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Select the appropriate transition to complete the sentence: "He was tired after the long journey. _______, he decided to rest."

• In contrast

• As a result

• Despite

• Similarly

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the correct transition word: "The team played well. _______, they lost the match."

• Furthermore

• However

• Likewise

• Therefore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word should be used here? "The weather was cold. _______, we wore our jackets."

• Consequently

• Nevertheless

• Similarly

• Meanwhile

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Choose the best transition to complete the sentence: "She loves reading books. _______, she enjoys writing stories."

• Similarly

• However

• Therefore

• In contrast

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Select the correct transition word: "He didn't study for the test. _______, he failed."

• Meanwhile

• Consequently

• Although

• Nevertheless

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which transition word fits best? "The movie was long. _______, it was very interesting."

• However

• Therefore

• Similarly

• In addition

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the appropriate transition: "The sun was setting. _______, the sky turned orange."

• In contrast

• As a result

• Meanwhile

• Nevertheless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6