Transitional Words and Phrases

What is the main purpose of a transitional word or phrase?

• To confuse the reader

• To add unnecessary words

• To connect ideas and improve the flow of writing

• To create rhymes

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following transitional words signals contrast?

• Furthermore

• However

• Therefore

• For example

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What type of transition is "for instance"?

• Conclusion

• Cause and effect

• Addition

• Example

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which sentence uses a cause-and-effect transition correctly?

• I was tired. For example, I went to bed early.

• I skipped lunch. As a result, I was hungry.

• I like apples. Likewise, I like oranges.

• I studied hard. Similarly, I passed the test.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word shows addition?

• Meanwhile

• Consequently

• In contrast

• Moreover

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the transition in the following sentence: "We went to the store; next, we visited the museum."

• Store

• Next

• We

• Visited

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What type of transition is "on the other hand"?

• Sequence

• Conclusion

• Contrast

• Example

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Choose the best transition to begin a concluding paragraph.

• On the other hand

• To conclude

• For example

• Even though

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the best transition to show time in writing?

• Consequently

• Furthermore

• Meanwhile

• Namely

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition best completes this sentence?

"It was raining; __________, we decided to cancel the picnic."

• similarly
  

• therefore
  

•  finally
  

• although

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6