Exit Ticket 1/26 - Using Transition Words

Front

Ms. Watts has brown hair; ________ her sister, Kasey, is blonde.

Back

However,

Answer explanation

The word "however" marks contrast.

Front

Take an Uber; ___ you'll be late.

Back

Otherwise

Answer explanation

"Otherwise" is a word that shows what will happen if you don't do something - if you don't get that Uber, you will be late.

Front

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

Back

Nonetheless

Answer explanation

"Nonetheless" is a word that shows something happening in spite of expectations - even though he wasn't tired, he still took the nap.

Front

Transition term that doesn't fit at the start of the first body paragraph.

Back

In conclusion,

Answer explanation

"In conclusion" is a transition that would make more sense in a conclusion paragraph.

Front

Chrissy wanted to sit next to Chardonnay; ________, Ms. Watts sat her next to someone else.

Back

Instead

Answer explanation

"Instead" is a word that indicates difference from expectations.