Transition Sentences in Writing

Which of these sentences would make the best transition between two paragraphs about different kinds of sharks?

• A) “Sharks have lived in the oceans for millions of years.”

• B) “On the other hand, not all sharks are dangerous to humans.”

• C) “Sharks are my favorite animal.”

• D) “Whales are not sharks.”

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Read the two sentences:

• Many students enjoy playing sports after school.

• Playing sports helps students stay healthy and build teamwork skills.

Which transition sentence best connects them?

• A) “Sports are a waste of time.”

• B) “For example, basketball and soccer are very popular.”

• C) “In fact, sports provide many benefits beyond fun.”

• D) “I like sports.”

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Which transition sentence would best connect these two ideas?

• Volcanoes can cause destruction.

• They also create new landforms over time.

• A) “However, volcanoes are also useful in science experiments.”

• B) “On the other hand, volcanoes are mountains.”

• C) “At the same time, volcanoes can also build new land.”

• D) “Volcanoes are really hot.”

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Which transition sentence would best connect a paragraph about the causes of pollution to one about solutions?

• “Pollution can harm animals, but there are steps we can take to reduce it.”

• “In conclusion, pollution is bad.”

• “People throw away too much trash.”

• “The beach is a fun place to visit.”
  

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Which sentence needs a stronger transition?

• “First, we set up the tent. Next, we built a campfire.”

• “My sister likes pizza. For example, she eats it every Friday.”

• “In conclusion, recycling helps protect the environment.”

• “The book was very long. It was blue.”

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A student wrote this:
Video games are very popular with kids today. They can also be educational.

Which of the following is the best revision with a transition?

• Video games are very popular with kids today. Pizza is popular too.

• Video games are very popular with kids today. In addition, they can also be educational.

• Video games are very popular with kids today. But I don’t like them.

• Video games are very popular with kids today. I like video games a lot.

Which sentence is the BEST transition to connect a paragraph about the invention of cell phones to one about how people use them today?

• “Phones need batteries to work.”

• “My mom uses her phone every day.”

• “Cell phones are small.”
  

• “Since their invention, cell phones have changed the way people communicate.”

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Read this paragraph:
Lions are powerful hunters. They often work together to catch prey. ___________, zebras and wildebeests must always be alert.

Which transition best fills the blank?

• “For example”

• “As a result”

• “On the other hand”

• “In conclusion”

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A student wrote this paragraph:
The class visited the science museum. It had many interesting exhibits. The planetarium was my favorite part.

Which revised transition sentence would improve the flow?

• “The science museum was big.”

• “My mom likes museums too.”

• “For example, the planetarium was my favorite part.”

• “Also, the science museum was fun to visit.”

Which of the following is NOT an effective transition sentence?

• “I like pizza and ice cream.”

• “On the other hand, some people prefer watching movies to reading.”

• “In addition, reading every night helps improve vocabulary.”

• “Another reason exercise is important is because it keeps you healthy.”

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