Transition Words Guide and Practice

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In other words?

• giving an example

• repeating an idea with different words

• showing a difference in ideas

• starting a new idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the meaning of the transition word - Therefore?

• to end the composition

• give additional information

• for this reason, this will happen

• to begin the reasons

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the meaning of the transition words- In fact?

• gives a specific example or evidence

• adds additional detail

• shows a difference

• concludes the writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - After that?

• begins the writing

• adds additional evidence

• begins the reasoning

• shows what happened next

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the meaning of the transition word - Soon?

• immediately

• after a short time

• happened last

• happened first

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the meaning of the transition word - Yet?

• beginning

• ending

• still, up until now

• additional informaiton

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In the same way?

• shows a difference

• compares two situations that are similar

• beginning

• concluding

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the synonym for transition words?

• words added to paragraphs

• connections between thoughts, helps with flow

• interrupts and breaks up ideas

• adds ideas and information

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

• Therefore

• Nonetheless

• Otherwise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

There is no practice tonight; ____________ there has been no practice all week.

• however

• in fact

• yet

• therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6