Transition Words

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

• therefore
• however
• otherwise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• Consequently
• Furthermore
• Otherwise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• however
• moreover
• furthermore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

• Therefore
• Nonetheless
• Otherwise

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.

• however
• therefore
• furthermore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• Similarly
• Truly
• Then
• Finally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

Which transition word adds more proof to a statement?

• Secondly
• Finally
• In addition
• On the other hand

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

_______ being rich can get you beautiful models and brand new sports cars.
Which transition word is setting up an example?

• First of all,
• For example,
• Although,
• Even though

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

____________, being immortal in this world is like being a child in a toy store; everything is fun.

Which transition words set up a conclusion statement?

• To conclude
• Eventually
• In addition
• Firstly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The boys wanted pizza, _________ they looked up the number for Marcos.

• so
• in addition
• consequently
• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6