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Transitional Words in Writing

Authored by Sarah Williams

English

11th Grade

CCSS covered

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Transitional Words in Writing
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Suppose that you wanted to expand on an idea in your writing to further clarify the meaning for your readers. Which of following transition words or phrases would you NOT want to use?

Furthermore

Similarly

Meanwhile

Likewise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

She had looked everywhere for a job; _______________, she was called for an interview.

finally

for example

but

so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Pandemic continues. ___, we're teaching and learning remotely.

Still,

However,

As a result,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"For instance" indicates that an example is about to come.


My older brother is the funniest person I know. For instance,

he’s often crying and unhappy.

he recently became afraid of his own shadow.

he can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes

I often feel myself longing for sleep when he speaks.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Over 100 people tried out for America's Got Talent; _______, many of the contestants had very weird talents. 

in fact

nevertheless 

in the meantime

although 

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

Steve fell off of his bicycle while performing dangerous tricks; ________, he broke his arm.

consequently

finally 

nevertheless

for example 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

To start out a paragraph, we should use a...

... transitional phrase.

.... comma.

.... conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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