Connecting Ideas

Identify the transition word in this sentence: 'I was tired; therefore, I went to bed early.'

• although

• because

• therefore

• however

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the best transition word to complete this sentence: 'He was late to the meeting; ___, he missed the important announcements.'

• however

• therefore

• meanwhile

• consequently

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the relationship between these two sentences: 'She loves to paint. She has taken several art classes.'

• She dislikes painting and prefers other hobbies.

• She has a passion for painting and is enhancing her skills through art classes.

• She only paints occasionally without any formal training.

• She has never taken any art classes before.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

I liked the book and I like the film ___.

• as well

• also

• because

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The Aztec Empire disappeared, ___ we can see its influence today.

• and

• but

• because

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

She enjoyed the class ___ she had a good teacher.

• because of

• so

• because

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Mark let his friends play with his bike, ____ not his basketball.

• and

• or

• so

• but

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the transition word in this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started raining.'

• and

• but

• however

• so

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Choose the best transition word to complete this sentence: 'She studied hard for the exam; ___, she passed with flying colors.'

• nevertheless

• consequently

• meanwhile

• although

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the relationship between these two sentences: 'He enjoys cooking. He often experiments with new recipes.'

• He dislikes cooking and avoids trying new recipes.

• He is passionate about cooking and likes to try new things.

• He only cooks occasionally and rarely tries new recipes.

• He has never cooked before.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3