Informal Transition

Which of these would be a good transition to BEGIN a composition?

• Finally

• Next

• To begin with

• I also think

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

• so
• in addition
• consequently
• however

Why do we use transitions?

• To make us mess up
• To make the writing flow
• to be mean
• Because we want to

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

• Although
• Despite
• First

______, Jean painted her room.  Then, she bought a new dresser.

• Specifically
• First
• Truly
• So

Most animals sleep like people do; they lie down. ____________ birds and horses sleep while standing up!

• For example
• Likewise
• However
• Where

A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _________, it is quiet and distraction free.

• However
• In addition
• All in all
• Although

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

• On the other hand

• Moreover

• So

• In sum

Which transition word indicates a conclusion?

• Next
• After that
• Secondly
• Finally

What is the transition word in this sentence?  Then Mrs. Bell briskly walked across the hall.

• briskly
• then
• walked
• across