Mastering Transitions in Writing

Which transition word or phrase best connects the following sentences? "The team worked hard all season. ________, they won the championship."

• However

• Consequently

• Similarly

• In contrast

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the most effective transition to fill in the blank: "The weather was terrible. ________, the event was canceled."

• Nevertheless

• As a result

• In addition

• Conversely

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Choose the best transition to complete the sentence: "She studied diligently for weeks. ________, she felt confident on the day of the exam."

• Meanwhile

• Consequently

• Despite this

• On the other hand

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which transition word best fits the context? "The new policy was implemented last month. ________, employees are still adjusting to the changes."

• Therefore

• Nevertheless

• Furthermore

• Similarly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Select the transition that best improves the flow of ideas: "The experiment was a success. ________, the results were published in a leading journal."

• In contrast

• Consequently

• For example

• Meanwhile

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word or phrase best connects these ideas? "The artist's work was highly praised. ________, she received several awards."

• However

• As a result

• In contrast

• Similarly

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Identify the most appropriate transition: "The project was completed ahead of schedule. ________, the team was rewarded with a bonus."

• Nevertheless

• Consequently

• In contrast

• Similarly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Choose the best transition to complete the sentence: "The book was well-received by critics. ________, it became a bestseller."

• However

• Consequently

• Despite this

• On the other hand

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which transition word best fits the context? "The company expanded its operations internationally. ________, it increased its market share significantly."

• Therefore

• Nevertheless

• Furthermore

• Similarly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Select the transition that best improves the flow of ideas: "The lecture was informative. ________, it was engaging and interactive."

• In contrast

• Moreover

• For example

• Meanwhile

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5