Transition Phrases

1. I wanted to buy new shoes. ​ (a)   , I couldn't afford them this month.

• Additionally

• Similarly

• However

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following can be both used to signal time and order/sequence?

• next

• another

• in any case

• gradually

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following connectives are being used properly?

• It will rain now because the gods are angry at you!

• You better repent your sins consequently the gods are watching.

• She prepared for the test so much by studying hard everyday. Similarly, John did the same thing and failed.

• She still hoped she'd win despite her food looking like rubbish. Indeed, I don't think so.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following sentences has NOT used the underlined connective properly?

• The committee decided to hold the fair on a Friday. Similarly, the harvest dance will be on a Friday night, too.

• Even if the school district pays for half of the students’ breakfasts, there still will be those without enough resources to pay for the remaining amount.

• Many may have a role in a students grade. Ultimately, no one has more influence on a student’s grades than the student themselves.

• Furthermore, the student council has unanimously endorsed the revised calendar for the school.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

If you want to be healthy, you can start small. For instance, you can start by sleeping around 7-8 hours. Also, you may start taking morning walks.

What function does the underlined word play?

• illustrate/example

• to signal sequence

• addition of ideas

• comparison

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

I worked hard, I couldn’t pass my exam. Which among the following can replace the word in parenthesis above.

• by the way

• in spite of the fact that

• therefore

• as a result

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

1. I enjoy playing soccer; ​​ (a)   , I also like swimming.

• additionally

• however

• In conclusion

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

1. The weather forecast predicts rain; ​ (a)   , we should bring umbrellas.

• however

• nevertheless

• therefore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

I wanted to buy the new phone; ​ (a)   , I couldn't afford it this month.

• however

• nevertheless

• consequently

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

We planned to have a picnic in the park; ​ (a)   , it started to rain heavily.

• furthermore

• on the other hand

• however

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6