Mastering Transition Words and Phrases

Dwight Schrute is writing instructions for making the perfect beet salad. Which of the following is a transition word he can use to show the next step in the sequence?

• However

• Next

• Because

• Although

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CCSS.W.8.3C

Dwight Schrute is writing a detailed account of his beet farm operations. He wants to show a shift from describing what happened during the morning beet harvest to what happened in the afternoon irrigation. Which transition phrase should Dwight use to best show a shift from one time frame to another?

• For example

• In the meantime

• In addition

• As a result

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CCSS.W.8.3C

FACT: Recycling is crucial for the survival of the planet. Olivia, Assistant to the Regional Manager, is writing an essay about this. She needs to use a transition word to show a cause and effect relationship between two sentences. Which of the following transition words would best help her do this? (False answers will be reported to Michael.)

• Therefore

• Meanwhile

• Furthermore

• Similarly

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CCSS.W.8.3C

Dwight Schrute was organizing a beet farm tour, and the weather forecast predicted clear skies. Which transition word would you use to indicate a contrast if it suddenly started raining?

• First

• However

• Next

• Finally

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CCSS.W.8.3C

FACT: Abigail is writing a story. She must show the transition from day to night. Which of the following clauses would a Schrute use to indicate a shift in setting? Choose wisely.

• After the sun set

• For instance

• In conclusion

• As a result

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CCSS.W.8.3C

Fact: Zoe completed her school project at home. She finished her homework. ________, she went outside to play. Question: What is the most logical transition word here? (Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica.)

• Meanwhile

• Afterwards

• Because

• Although

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CCSS.W.8.3C

Fact: Michael was preparing for school. "First, I packed my bag. _______, I put on my shoes. That is the order. No exceptions."

• However

• Next

• For example

• In contrast

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CCSS.W.8.3C

Fact: Mia was walking to school. Suddenly, the rain ceased. (a)   , the sun began to shine.

• Meanwhile
• Then
• Because
• For instance

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Fact: Michael woke up late. Fact: He arrived at school after the bell rang. Question: Which transition phrase would best connect these two sentences, like a beet connects to the earth? "Michael was late to school. ________, he missed the first part of class."

• As a result

• In addition

• For example

• Nevertheless

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CCSS.W.8.3C

Fact: Nora prepared for her job interview with the intensity of a beet farmer during harvest. (a)   , she felt confident when she walked into the interview room.

• In contrast
• Therefore
• Meanwhile
• For instance

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CCSS.W.8.3C