Transitions and Transitional Phrases

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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
+3
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How do transitions improve the flow of a written piece?
By repeating the same ideas and making the writing redundant.
By connecting ideas and creating a smooth transition between paragraphs or sections.
By adding unnecessary details and making the writing more convoluted.
By interrupting the flow and creating confusion between paragraphs or sections.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are some transitional phrases that can be used to show cause and effect?
in addition
consequently, as a result, therefore, thus, hence, because, since, due to, and so
however
meanwhile
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of transitional phrase is used to indicate addition or introduction?
However
For instance
Furthermore
On the contrary
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the difference between transition words and transition phrases?
Transition words and transition phrases have the same meaning.
Transition words are longer than transition phrases.
Transition words are single words, while transition phrases are groups of words.
Transition words are used at the beginning of a sentence, while transition phrases are used in the middle.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Juan played with his toys all afternoon; ____________, he had no time to finish homework.
when
as a result
likewise
instantly
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
After the dance, Gru took his date for a milkshake; _________, Groot took his date for coffee.
all in all
consequently
as you can see
on the flip side
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
While watching the Olympics, first, Letty cheered on the Mexican soccer team; ______, she cheered for the Australian tennis teams and finally, she cheered for the Canadian curling team.
of course
next
nevertheless
for example
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
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