Transition Words Quiz for Grade 5

Which transition word shows cause and effect?

• Next

• Because

• Similarly

• Finally

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which sentence uses a transition word correctly?

• I woke up early. Then, I missed the bus.

• I woke up early. However, I missed the bus.

• I woke up early. Therefore, I missed the bus.

• I woke up early. Because, I missed the bus.

Which transition word is used to add information?

• Moreover

• Meanwhile

• However

• Before

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which transition word is used to show contrast?

• Also

• Similarly

• But

• Next

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which transition word would BEST fit in the blank?

"We were late for the movie, __________ we missed the beginning." 

• so

• however

• before

• similarly

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the purpose of the transition word 'finally'?

• To show sequence

• To show cause and effect

• To add information

• To show contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which transition word is used to compare ideas?

• Similarly

• Because

• Meanwhile

• Next

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Choose the correct transition word to complete the sentence:

"The teacher explained the lesson clearly. __________, some students still had questions." 

• Meanwhile

• However

• Because

• After

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the purpose of the transition word 'for example'?

• To add information

• To give an example

• To show contrast

• To show sequence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Choose the BEST transition word for the sentence:

"I love playing soccer. __________, I enjoy watching soccer games on TV." 

• Similarly

• However

• Next

• Because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E