Transition Words and Phrases ALL

How to make a delicious sandwich:

First, you need to buy some fresh bread from the bakery. Second, you can go to the butcher and buy sliced ham. Next, buy some grated cheese, like Cheddar or Parmesan. Then, get some fresh vegetables, like lettuce and tomatoes. Finally, you can take all the ingredients and make a delicious sandwich!

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There is a lot to do

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our trip. ​

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, we need to buy tickets.

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, we have to pack our suitcases.

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, we need to go to the airport to catch our ​

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.

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before

First

Next

Finally

flight

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___ we start this exercise, let's go over

the grammar rules one more time.

• Next

• Before

• Initially

• Later

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I have 88 baseball cards in my collection.

___ I also have 73 football cards.

• In addition,

• In other words,

• Therefore,

• For example,

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This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.

• Consequently

• Nonetheless

• In conclusion

• For instance

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The Wilson children get an allowance every week;

___ they earn money for completing chores.

• in addition

• consequently

• otherwise

• instead

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___ , Jean painted her room.

Then, she bought new curtains.

• Truly,

• First,

• Finally,

• Specifically,

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^{This transition word adds more information to the statement:}

___, it is also important that true friends be there for you.

• Secondly

• Finally

• On the other hand

• In addition

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This transition word describes an effect of something,

which is mentioned in the previous sentence.

• For instance

• Nonetheless

• Consequently

• Indeed

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___ I have to go to work today, I took my dog to doggie daycare.

• First

• Since

• Next

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Olivia read for an hour. ___ closing her book,

she started getting ready for bed.

• After

• Similarly

• Nevertheless

• However

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The students didn't prepare for the final exam.

___, they failed the course.

• Consequently

• Otherwise

• Nonetheless

• Furthermore

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I could really go for some Chinese food now.

___, pizza would be great, too.

• In sum

• So

• On the other hand

• In sum

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Which transition word is used to compare?

• However,

• Similarly,

• Today,

• Lastly,

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Karen is rich; ____, her cousin Kate is poor.

• therefore

• in addition

• however

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After an extensive research, we found that the mixture is effective.

___ , it appeared to have additional effects we had not predicted.

• Therefore

• In conclusion

• Furthermore

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We're in the process of writing an essay.

___ , we need to brush up on the

uses of the transitional language.

• For example

• Equally important

• Therefore

​Add More Information	​Examples and Evidence	​Time Sequence	​Conclusions
​ Additionally, In fact, Moreover,	​ To illustrate, Indeed, In other words, To show you an example,	​ Lastly, Next, First, Then,	​​ As a result, Consequently, Without a doubt, Thus, All things considered,

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^{'for instance' indicates that an example is about to come.}

1. My older brother is the funniest person I know. For instance, ___.

• he’s often crying and unhappy.

• he can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes

• he recently became afraid of his own shadow.

• I often feel myself longing for sleep when he speaks.

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'nonetheless' shows an exception or contrast.

1. ___ . Nonetheless, Greg and Deb found themselves

2. paddling around the fountain’s shallow pool.

• Greg and Deborah desperately wished to swim in the public garden’s fountain.

• Greg and Deborah wore their swimsuits to the public gardens.

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

• Greg and Deborah were always rebellious.

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'consequently' shows that the next sentence

describes an effect of the previous sentence.

1. ___ . Consequently, I was late to the surprise party.

• I love surprise parties.

• I missed the bus.

• I am always on time.

• I left an hour early.

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Transition words to start a conclusion:

_{Choose all that apply.}

• However,

• Thus,

• All things considered,

• Consequently,

• Therefore,

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Jesse is an animal lover.

___ , he adores penguins and pandas.

• Simultaneously,

• Specifically,

• Equally important,

• Despite,

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Mr. Lopez held the final exam in the second period. ___, during the third period he graded the exam papers .

• Similarly

• Truly

• Then

• Finally

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My brother is my best friend! He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ___ , yesterday he helped me do my homework until midnight.

• For example

• Additionally

• As a result

• Furthermore

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A good study space is well-lit, has all the necessary stationary, like paper, markers,

pens and pencils. ___ , the study room

should be quiet and distraction free.

• However

• In addition

• All in all

• Although

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Most animals sleep just like people, by lying down. ___ birds and horses sleep while standing up!

• For example,

• Likewise,

• However,

• Where,

Cause and Effect Transitions

​Look for Signal Words to establish

the Cause and the Effect

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We stopped playing tennis ___ the rain.

• because of

• because

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I am late ___ the traffic.

• because

• because of

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We didn't arrive until seven o'clock ___ the traffic was terrible.

• because

• because of

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I am tired ___ I got up too early.

• and

• yet

• although

• because

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___ you are here, you can water the plants.

• Where

• Since

• So that

• Until

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___ we don’t have to study today, let’s go to a picnic.

• Since

• Because

• So

• Due to

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Amanda stayed at home ___ her illness.

• due to

• since

• because

• as

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___ Lucy was very tired, she went to bed early.

• since

• due to

• because of

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I was very happy with my present, ___ it was exactly what I wanted.

• due to

• because of

• as

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Because ​

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the heavy rain, the streets were flooded. ​

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I had to go to work, I decided to take an alternative route.​

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the traffic congestion, it took me twice as long to reach my office. For this ​

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, I was late for an important meeting with my boss. ​

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of my tardiness, my boss was furious and scolded me in front of my colleagues.

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of

Since

Due to

Because

reason

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​

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I was embarrassed and wanted to make ​

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for my mistake, I worked extra hours that day. ​

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to my dedication, I was able to finish all my tasks before leaving the office. My boss noticed my efforts and praised me for my hard work. ​

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of his recognition, I felt motivated to continue giving my best. Due ​

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this experience, I have learned the importance of planning ahead.

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Since

Due

Because

to

up

Fill in the Blank

_{Type in the missing word.}

The ___ tells us why something happened.

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_{Choose all that apply.}

signal words for cause and effect:

• because

• as a result

• since

• even though

• later

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The child ate too many candies at the carnival.

What is the effect?

• rode a lot of rides

• had a tummy ache

• won lots of prices

• got lost

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Jane went for a walk while it was starting to rain.

She forgot to take an umbrella with her.

What is the effect?

• She read a book.

• She fed the dog.

• She got wet.

• She likes to walk.

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Sam studied very hard for the test.

What is the effect?

• went outside and played

• read a book

• got an A on his test

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She was attractive;

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she was not beautiful.

​

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the boss arrives, I am the one who makes rules.

​

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he can, the director will receive you.

​

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, we are thinking of expending.

Our company expanded; ​

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we hired new personnel.

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although

Until

As soon as

Actually

therefore

otherwise

moreover

however

nevertheless

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^{the POSSIBLE effects (choose all that apply):}

The kitchen timer rang and mom rushed to the kitchen to retrieve the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies from the oven. On her way down the steps she slipped and fell over the toys little Mason left all over the floor.

• Mason played with the dog.

• Mom might have hurt herself.

• The cookies may have burnt.

• Mason played with the toys.

• Mason might have been punished.

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^{the effects (choose all that apply):}

Alice felt something slimy on her leg. She jumped up, pulled up one pant leg, and saw a lizard crawling up her leg. She started screaming, while trying to shake the lizard off her leg. Everybody laughed as they watched Alice dancing around in a panic. Finally James came to her rescue and simply pulled the lizard off. Alice had never felt so relieved in her life!

• Her class did an experiment with a lizard in Science class.

• Her friends laughed at her.

• James helped her get the lizard off.

• She was wearing trousers that day.

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The food in the fridge spoiled since the electricity went out.

What was the cause?

• The food in the fridge spoiled.

• The electricity went out.

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Our team won, so we get to play in the finals.

What is the cause?

• We get to play in the finals.

• Our team won.

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My brother does not sleep very well because our neighbors are noisy.

What is the cause?

• Our neighbors are noisy

• My brother does not sleep well

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The three little puppies splashed around in the mud puddles while playing outside. Because they were now covered in mud, Susan had to give them a bath. Susan attempted to bathe them all at once, which turned out to be quite a disaster! Susan ended up having to clean both the bathroom and herself once the puppies were clean!

What was the effect?

• Having to clean the bathroom and herself.

• The puppies getting covered in mud.

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Lucie was a terrible employee; ___ she got promoted.

• nevertheless

• moreover

• therefore

• although

• however

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Bernie had seniority; ___ he was laid off.

• otherwise

• although

• therefore

• as soon as

• however

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Please be on time; ___ try to be early.

• until

• moreover

• therefore

• although

• however

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___ last week, she has not been the same.

• until

• nevertheless

• therefore

• as soon as

• since