Transition Words and Phrases

_______, gather your ingredients.

• Next
• Before
• First
• Afterwards

I did not find your homework assignment. _______, I found one with no name that may be yours.

• However
• Afterwards
• Consequently
• As a result

Which of the following indicate sequence?

• Moreover
• Below
• Next
• Therefore

Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ________ he graded it during third period.

• Similarly

• Truly

• Then

• Finally

________, Jean painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.

• Specifically

• First

• Truly

• So

Which of the following passages uses the word “meanwhile” correctly?

• I quickly ran to the store for more napkins. Meanwhile, “I’ll be back!” I shouted, to my unconcerned guests as I hurried out the door.

• I met my dad at the station. Meanwhile, I had really missed him.

• My cousin often sleepwalks. Meanwhile, she thinks it is because of her realistic dreams.

• I was getting ready to leave. Meanwhile, my mom was already waiting in the car.

At 1 p.m. Charlotte was eating lunch. ________, Joseph was just waking up after sleeping in.

• Simultaneously

• Then

• So

• Consequently

Which of the following indicates comparison?

• Above
• So
• Similarly
• In summary

Meredith left her textbook at home. ___, she was unable to complete her homework.

• In conclusion
• Otherwise
• As a result
• However

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Jesse is an animal lover. ________, he adores penguins and pandas.

• Simultaneously

• Equally important

• Specifically

• Despite