Writing STAAR Prep 2020: Transition Words

Front

Take a taxi; ___ you'll be late.

Back

Otherwise

Front

Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.

Back

Nonetheless

Front

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

Back

Therefore

Front

Transition word for two simultaneous events.

Back

Simultaneously

Front

Transition word for an effect:

Back

Consequently

Front

Transition word for a concrete example:

Back

Specifically

Front

Kingstin won a scholarship to his dream school. _____, he attended for free.

Back

Consequently.

Front

I could go for Chinese food for dinner. _____, pizza would be great, too.

Back

On the other hand

Front

_____ his intense stage fright, Greyson's act in the talent show was the most popular.

Back

Despite

Front

Transition word meaning similar to the previous statement.

Back

Similarly