Transitions and Conjunctions

The boys wanted pizza, _________ they looked up the number for Marcos.

• so
• in addition
• consequently
• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

_______ they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time.

• Although
• Despite
• First

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.

• For example
• Additionally
• As a result
• Furthermore

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the best transition word.

The day was long and tiring, ____ she decided to go to bed early.

• because

• so

• even though

• as

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.

• therefore
• however
• otherwise

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• Moreover
• Nonetheless
• However

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.

• however
• moreover
• furthermore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• Therefore

• Nonetheless

• However

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip.

• Furthermore

• In addition

• Therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.

• however
• therefore
• furthermore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E