Transition Word Practice

Olivia is writing an essay and wants to connect two contrasting ideas smoothly. Which word should she use as a transition word?

• Quickly

• However

• Cat

• Blue

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Luna is writing an essay and wants to use transition words to connect her ideas. Which of the following is NOT a transition word?

• Because

• And

• Table

• Therefore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Oliver is writing about his day. He starts his story with this sentence: "First, we played soccer at recess." Select the transition word in his sentence.

• First

• We

• Played

• Soccer

Benjamin wanted to play basketball. It started to rain. Which transition word would best connect these two ideas?

• Because

• Although

• But

• Or

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Aria wants to write about her weekend activities. Choose the sentence that uses a transition word correctly.

• I like football, so I practice every weekend.

• I like football, cat I practice every weekend.

• I like football, blue I practice every weekend.

• I like football, table I practice every weekend.

Which transition word best completes the sentence? "I wanted to join the cheerleading team, _____ I was nervous."

• and

• but

• so

• then

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Zoe is writing instructions for assembling a bookshelf. She uses the word "Next" to guide the reader. What is the purpose of using "Next" in her instructions?

• To show contrast

• To show sequence

• To show cause

• To show location

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Aria is writing a report and wants to add more information to her paragraph. Which transition word should she use?

• Also

• Yet

• Unless

• Before

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Charlotte and Avery finished their basketball game. _____, they went out for pizza.

• However

• Then

• Because

• Or

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Lily was excited to play soccer after school. Which sentence uses a transition word to show cause and effect?

• Lily forgot her soccer ball, so she couldn't play.

• Lily forgot her soccer ball, but she couldn't play.

• Lily forgot her soccer ball, and she couldn't play.

• Lily forgot her soccer ball, or she couldn't play.