Transition Words

________, Meah 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.W.5.3A

CCSS.W.5.3C

The transitional phrase, as a result, is used...

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

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6

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.5.6

CCSS.W.5.2C

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

• Next
• Before
• Initially
• Later

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

Alana went to the grocery store. ___________, she ran to the bank, the post office, and the pet store.

• unlike
• similarly
• After that
• Therefore

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.W.5.2C

CCSS.W.5.3C

______ Spencer's hard work, he still didn't get chosen to play varsity football.

• In spite of
• Next
• To conclude
• Because of

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

Which sentence uses "therefore" correctly?

• Erica was hungry, therefore, a trip to the pound was in order.
• Jim was playing with fire, therefore it was no surprise when he burnt his finger.
• Mike danced around the room; therefore. He was tired.
• Becky ran her hand over the artwork therefore she was removed hastily from the museum.

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6

The paint spilled all over the floor; _________, the students had a big mess to clean up.

• moreover 
• as a result
• however 
• for example 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6

Ricardo fell off of his bicycle while performing dangerous tricks; ________, he broke his arm.

• consequently
• finally 
• nevertheless
• for example 

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.W.5.1C

There are a lot of reasons not to skip school; _________, you will get in a lot of trouble and get zeroes for classwork. 

• although 
• so
• finally 
• for example 

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6