Mastering Transition Words in Writing

Which of the following sentences uses a transition word to show contrast between two ideas?

• The weather was sunny; therefore, we decided to go to the beach.

• The weather was sunny; however, we decided to stay indoors.

• The weather was sunny, and we decided to go to the beach.

• The weather was sunny, so we decided to go to the beach.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the transition word in the following sentence: "She was tired after the long journey; nevertheless, she decided to attend the meeting."

• after

• nevertheless

• decided

• attend

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of a transition to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship?

• She studied hard for the exam; consequently, she passed with flying colors.

• She studied hard for the exam; however, she passed with flying colors.

• She studied hard for the exam, and she passed with flying colors.

• She studied hard for the exam, so she passed with flying colors.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Choose the sentence that uses a transition word to add information.

• He was late to the meeting; therefore, he missed the introduction.

• He was late to the meeting; in addition, he forgot his notes.

• He was late to the meeting; however, he managed to catch up.

• He was late to the meeting, so he missed the introduction.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following sentences uses a transition word to show a sequence of events?

• First, we went to the museum; then, we had lunch at a nearby café.

• We went to the museum; however, we had lunch at a nearby café.

• We went to the museum, and we had lunch at a nearby café.

• We went to the museum, so we had lunch at a nearby café.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the transition word in the following sentence: "The team was losing at halftime; nonetheless, they managed to win the game."

• losing

• nonetheless

• managed

• win

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which sentence uses a transition word to indicate a comparison?

• The new model is faster; similarly, it is more efficient.

• The new model is faster; however, it is more efficient.

• The new model is faster, and it is more efficient.

• The new model is faster, so it is more efficient.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Choose the sentence that uses a transition word to show a conclusion.

• The experiment was a success; therefore, the hypothesis was correct.

• The experiment was a success; however, the hypothesis was correct.

• The experiment was a success, and the hypothesis was correct.

• The experiment was a success, so the hypothesis was correct.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following sentences uses a transition word to show an example?

• Many fruits are rich in vitamins; for instance, oranges are high in vitamin C.

• Many fruits are rich in vitamins; however, oranges are high in vitamin C.

• Many fruits are rich in vitamins, and oranges are high in vitamin C.

• Many fruits are rich in vitamins, so oranges are high in vitamin C.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the transition word in the following sentence: "The project was challenging; nevertheless, the team completed it on time."

• challenging

• nevertheless

• completed

• time

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6