Comparing and Contrasting Transitional Words

In "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge", the main character, Peyton Farquar,  believes he is escaping in real life, however, he is only imagining it.
The transition however is used in this sentence to :

• Compare
• Contrast
• Illustrate

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which transition would best complete the following sentence?
Transportation of supplies was important during the Civil War, _________, the Owl Creek Bridge was a valuable route of transportation in the story, which was set during the Civil War.

• on the other hand
• in the same way
• on the contrary

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following transitions is best used to show how two things are different?

• Likewise
• On the other hand
• Also

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The rhino in Africa is threatened with extinction; _______________ many species of gorilla are also endangered.

• similarly
• actually
• so
• otherwise

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• On the other hand
• Moreover
• So
• In sum

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which transition word is used to compare?

• Today,

• Similarly,

• First,

• Lastly,

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the clue word for compare and contrast? Fish have scales, on the other hand birds have feathers.

• scales
• feathers
• on the other hand

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the key word: This wall is made of brick, while that wall is made of drywall. 

• Wall
• Made
• While
• Brick

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Fill in the blank: The common house cat is a cousin of the tiger, ______, a tiger is much larger. 

• and
• like
• however
• too

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Fill in the blank: Mrs. Boileau and Miss. D. are ________ because they are both teachers!

• similar
• different
• unlike
• however

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3