Using Transitional Words

Read these sentences.

Sarah was running late for her important job interview. She still needed to print out her resume, iron her outfit, and review her notes. Her car was low on gas, and she needed to stop at the gas station on the way. __________, she accidentally left her phone at home.

Choose the transition word or phrase that best connects the events.

• Due to her running late,

• In contrast,

• For instance,

• For example,

Read these sentences.

The team worked hard all season. ________ they won the championship.

Choose the transition word that best connects the underlined sentences.

• In contrast,

• As a result,

• For instance,

• However,

Read these sentences. Jessica studied very hard for her math test. She also attended tutoring after school to get extra practice. _____ she passed her test with a 95%.

• Also,

• In contrast,

• For instance,

• Furthermore,

Read these sentences.Ben needs to go to bed early. _________ he will be late for school.Choose the transition word that best connects the underlined sentences.

• Although

• However,

• Otherwise

• In addition,

I was just getting over the flu. _______, I went to school to take the FSA.

• Then

• Nevertheless

• First

• Immediately

My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.

• For example

• Additionally

• As a result

• Furthermore

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

• However

• In addition

• All in all

• Although

Brian woke up with a headache; he missed his school bus, forgot his lunch money and got a C on his math test. ________, he was having a rotten day.

• Second

• Meanwhile

• To sum it up

• Finally

Read these sentences.

The test was really hard. ________ only five students passed it.

Choose the transition word that best connects the underlined sentences.

• In addition,

• However,

• Then,

• Therefore,

Read these sentences.

He really loves reading. _______ he reads almost all the time.

Choose the transition word that best connects the underlined sentences.

• Despite,

• In fact,

• Also,

• However,