Transition Words

Front

Jeff plays video games. __________, James plays card games.

Back

However,

Front

Use "consequently" to show an effect: __________________. Consequently, I was late to the surprise party.

Back

I missed the bus.

Front

The word "simultaneously" means two things happening at the same time. Which sentence uses it correctly?

Back

The acrobat simultaneously juggled three balls and hula-hooped.

Front

"Nonetheless" indicates contrast. ______________. Nonetheless, Greg and Deborah paddled in the fountain’s shallow pool.

Back

The public garden’s rules stated that visitors were not allowed to swim in the fountain.

Front

Transition words enhance writing flow by clarifying how ideas connect.

Back

Transition words make it clear how your ideas relate or connect.

Front

My neighbor, Ms. Ramirez, is a little goofy. Indeed, she_______________________.

Back

insists on decorating her house with silly signs on Groundhog Day.

Front

Fill in the blank: __________, I pressed snooze on my alarm.

Back

First,

Front

The phrase "such as" introduces examples of an idea. In the sentence, "I enjoy traveling to new cities such as Cincinnati, Detroit and Milwaukee," what are Cincinnati, Detroit, and Milwaukee?

Back

examples of where the writer likes to travel.

Front

Adam didn't study for the vocab test. __________, he failed.

Back

Consequently