Transitional Words

The transitional word, similarly, is used...

• to show location
• to compare and contrast
• to show time
• to conclude or summarize

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• therefore
• however
• otherwise

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.

• Consequently
• Furthermore
• Otherwise

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.

• Moreover
• Nonetheless
• However

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CCSS.W.4.3C

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

• Otherwise
• Hence
• Nonetheless

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.

• however
• moreover
• furthermore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.

• Next
• Before
• Initially
• Later

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

You were supposed to arrive at work at 12:00 sharp.
 ________, your boss was in a meeting and didn't notice you slip in the back.

• However
• Beforehand
• Basically
• Later

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

________, Sally woke up and went to breakfast. Then, she brushed her teeth and hair. Finally, she put on her clothes and shoes.

• In conclusion
• To begin with
• Eventually
• Then

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The phrase, futhermore, is used ...

• to show location
• to compare and contrast
• to conclude or summarize
• to add information

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E