WorksheetsTransitions
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the definition of a transition word?
Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas
Words that are about movement
Where would this transition word go in your story?
To begin with
middle
beginning
end
Where would this transitional word go in your story?
In summary,
beginning
middle
end
Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. _____ he graded it during third period.
Similarly
Truly
Then
Finally
Seena got to read for an hour. ___________closing her book, she got ready for bed.
After
Similarly
Nevertheless
However
The boys wanted pizza, _________ they looked up the number for Dominos.
so
in addition
consequently
however
I ran home, _______ I was still late.
but
after
first
________________, I will do my homework and second, I will practice piano.
For example
Another
First
As a result
_________ you can play games, you need to finish your assignments.
Because
Second
Before
First I put my socks on, ______ I put on my shoes.
because
then
first
I love vegetables, _______ I don't like squash.
then
but
because
First, I opened the bag of french fries. ______, I put them in the oven.
Because
First
Next
I took the cake out of the oven. ______ I can eat it!
Since
Finally
Because
The transition phrase that means the same as "for example" is _____.
in conclusion
for instance
on the other hand
in addition
The transition phrase that means the same as "however" is _______.
on the other hand
in conclusion
in addition
for example
A transition word that means the same as "additionally" or "also" is ________________.
consequently
indeed
furthermore
however
A transition word that means that two things are happening at exactly the same time is _________.
simultaneously
nonetheless
similarly
additionally
A transition word that means that two things are alike is _____.
indeed
similarly
simultaneously
however
Science class is very hard. For instance, we had to memorize 5 different formulas for a quiz.
What does this transition do? Think about what the following information adds.
adds information
time/sequence
contradict/contrast
illustration/example
Which Transition belongs in the blank?
_______ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their free time reading.
Nevertheless
Before
Because
Which transition type is before?
time
addition
cause and effect
