Transition Words

Front

What is a transition word?

Back

Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

Fill in the blank: He was an outstanding President. _______ he may have been the best President of them all.

Back

In fact.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

Fill in the blank: Bowling is a sport in which the player with the highest score wins. _____, in golf, the lowest score wins.

Back

On the other hand.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

Choose the correct sentence that goes before the following sentence: ____________. Consequently, I was late to my first class.

Back

I missed the bus.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

Fill in the blank: His presidency was brought down by scandal. ______________ he was a pretty good bowler.

Back

On the bright side.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Front

What is the purpose of transition words in writing?

Back

To guide readers through the text and clarify relationships between ideas.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

Give an example of a transition word that indicates contrast.

Back

However.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

What transition word can be used to add information?

Back

Furthermore.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

Fill in the blank: I wanted to go for a walk. ________, it started to rain.

Back

Unfortunately.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Front

What transition word would you use to show a cause and effect relationship?

Back

Therefore.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6