Transition Word Practice with Text Structures

What is the definition of a transition word?

• Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas

• Words that are about movement

• Words that change the meaning of a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The electricity went out. ______, Sarah could not complete her homework.

• In addition to

• For instance

• Although

• Therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• Furthermore

• However

• For example

• Similarly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

I like to run, _______ I do not like to race others.

• for example

• in addition to

• but

• thus

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

There are some great nature shows on Netflix. ______, Planet Earth and Night on Earth are excellent!

• Although

• Because

• As well as

• For example

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

I like dogs, ___ I do not like the way they smell.

• such as

• although

• because

• as well as

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

My mom is so loving _____ fun

• as well as

• for example

• unless

• as a result of

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Students were given extra recess_______ their awards.

• because of

• however

• in addition to

• thus

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Hedgehogs are affectionate, and they form strong bonds with their owners _____it’s important not to frighten a hedgehog.

• Therefore

• However

• In fact

• After that

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Subway Cat and I never got very close to each other after that. ________, over time we formed a sort of friendship.

• For example

• Yet

• As a result of

• Such as

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6