Transition Words/ Revising & Editing

Finish the second sentence.

My neighbor, Ms. Ramirez, is a little goofy. Indeed, she

• often leads me a hammer or wrench when I need it.

• insists on decorating her house with silly signs on Groundhog Day.

• sometimes lets her dog into our yard.

• usually comes home late.

Choose the correct sentence goes before the following sentence.

____________. Consequently, I was late to the my first class.

• I love surprise parties.

• I'm always on time.

• I missed the bus.

• I left an hour early.

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

• Next

• Before

• Initially

• Later

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

• Therefore

• Nonetheless

• Otherwise

There is no practice tonight; ____________ there has been no practice all week.

• however

• in fact

• yet

• therefore

Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. _____ he graded it during third period.

• Similarly

• Truly

• Then

• Finally

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _____, pizza would be great, too.

• In sum

• So

• On the other hand

• In sum

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _____, pizza would be great, too.

• On the other hand

• Moreover

• So

• In sum

There is a lot to do to get ready for our trip. First we need to buy tickets. Next we have to pack our suitcases. ________ we need to go to the airport and catch our flight.

• Perhaps

• Secondly

• Finally

Which transition word is used to compare?

• However,

• Similarly,

• Today,

• Lastly,