Transitional Words & Phrases

I was just getting over the flu. ________, I went in to school to take the SAT.

• Then
• Nevertheless
• First
• Immediately

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

Jesse is an animal lover. _______, he adores penguins and pandas.

• Simultaneously
• Equally important
• Specifically
• Despite

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

At 1 p.m. Charlotte was eating lunch. ________, Joseph was just waking up after sleeping in.

• Simultaneously
• Then
• So
• Consequently

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3C

Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. _________, he was able to attend for free.

• Meanwhile
• Nonetheless
• Second
• Consequently

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.W.7.2C

Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ________, he graded it during third period.

• Similarly
• Truly
• Then
• Finally

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _______, pizza would be great, too.

• On the other hand
• Moreover
• So
• In sum

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2C

______ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.

• Beyond
• Indeed
• Despite
• For instance

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

__________ fencing, Teddy had many other skills as well, like computer programming.

• First
• Of course
• Beyond
• Finally

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4

__________, Jean painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.

• Specifically
• First
• Truly
• So

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

Giselle is a talented student. __________, she was the valedictorian her senior year.

• Indeed
• Immediately
• On the whole
• Then

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4