Transition Words Practice

Mr. Humphrey, an avid photographer, feels that it's important to capture the seemingly unremarkable moments of everyday life. ______, he says, these small incidents that make us who we are might be forgotten.

• In addition

• Otherwise

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Mitochondria are well known for their role as energy producers in cells; ______, they also perform lesser-known functions, such as helping to control cell life cycles.

• however

• as a result

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

OR7, a lone male wolf tracked with a GPS collar, wandered hundreds of miles away from any known wolf pack, traveling from northeastern Oregon to the southern Oregon border. Recently, trackers discovered that he had found a mate; _________, he had become a father.

• moreover

• nonetheless

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Adding MSG can save lots of seasonings.​ (a)   it elevates the taste to another level.

• Furthermore,
• Importantly,
• Likewise,
• That is to say,
• Thus,

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.

• Moreover
• Nonetheless
• However

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

1. Tom wanted to buy a new car. However, he needed to save more money before making the purchase.

The transitional word(s) used to express "contrast" in the sentence above is:

• Tom wanted to buy a new car

• However

• He needed to save more money before making the purchase

Your library loans are now overdue; ________, you will be charged fifteen cents per day per item, up to a maximum charge of twenty dollars each.

• instead

• therefore

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.

• Next
• Before
• Initially
• Later

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

When Ryan and Jen visited Montana, Ryan went to a dude ranch and Glacier National Park. _______, Jen took a river-rafting trip and saw a wild elk for the first time.

• Meanwhile

• Indeed

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_____________, we need to find out how many kids are attending the party. Then we can order the pizza.

• In conclusion

• First of all

• Even though

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E