Using Transitions

Read the sentence and match the transition that best combines the sentences. The plane was delayed for two hours; _____, we were able to board.

• finally

• above

• so that

• first

Read the sentence and match the transition that best combines the sentences.

Julia watched the people in the park; _____, happy birds chirped loudly.

• finally

• above

• so that

• first

Which of these transitions logically connects these two ideas? ( choose all that apply.)

Swimming is good exercise and causes fewer injuries to your joints. Learning to swim can prevent drowning.

• most importantly

• in addition

• furthermore

• however

Which of the following sentences uses a transition?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which transition could you use to combine the ideas in the third and fourth sentences?

• as a result

• yet

• since

• first

Which of the following sentences includes a transition?

• Schools have an important role in teaching students how to eat right.

• Students should study the benefits of a nutritious, well-balanced diet in health class.

• The school cafeteria should offer students a variety of healthy food options.

• As a result, students will begin to develop healthier eating habits.

Which transition should begin Sentence 3 to show how this sentence relates to Sentence 2?

• but

• also

• mainy

• eventually

Decide whether the transitions in the sentences below are showing comparisons or contrasts:

Seattle is known for its rainy weather. Similarly, the weather in Portland is rainy.

• comparison

• contrast

I wear reading glasses; ___, I hate how I look in them.

• furthermore

• however

• therefore

• because

I like to travel ___ I enjoy learning about new places.

• although

• because

• after

• if