Transition Words in Writing

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English
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10th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
One C+ kept Yelitza from honor roll first quarter; ____ she's working extra hard this quarter to get all As and Bs.
therefore,
on the other hand,
in addition,
furthermore,
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CCSS.L.5.6
CCSS.L.1.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Brayan's writing is really distinct; ______ I can hear his voice when I read the words he chooses.
simultaneously,
equally important,
in other words,
despite that,
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Carlos started the year with low beginning grades; ______ he worked hard at home and pulled up all of his grades by the end of the nine weeks.
however,
furthermore,
for example,
in addition,
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CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.1.1G
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
To show contradiction (opposite), use a transition like:
first, next, before, now, finally
as a result, because, since, so
since, while, like
however, but, although, conversely
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CCSS.L.5.6
CCSS.L.1.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
You are such a good student. You will _____ get accepted to a good university.
above all
clearly
moreover
nevertheless
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CCSS.L.5.6
CCSS.L.1.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of transition words in writing?
To confuse the reader
To help writing move smoothly from one topic to another
To introduce grammatical errors
To lengthen the text unnecessarily
Tags
CCSS.L.5.6
CCSS.L.1.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following transition words can be used to introduce a contrasting idea?
However
Furthermore
Moreover
Likewise
Tags
CCSS.L.5.6
CCSS.L.1.6
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