Transitional words and phrases SAT

_____________ missing so many practices, Justin had a long talk with his coaches.

• Therefore

• On the other hand

• After

• Beyond that

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I went shopping; ________, my sister went and got a manicure.

• meanwhile

• in conclusion

• therefore

• since

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2C

The teenagers took a wrong turn; _________, their car ended up in the lake.

• therefore

• indeed

• however

• for example

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

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

• Similarly
• Truly
• Then
• Finally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I really hate the taste of lima beans, broccoli, and tomatoes; __________, I eat them because they are so nutritious. 

• consequently 
• moreover 
• nevertheless
• so

Tags

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.W.6.2C

Over 100 people tried out for America's Got Talent; _______, many of the contestants had very weird talents. 

• in fact
• nevertheless 
• in the meantime
• although 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

______ 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.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• First
• Of course
• Beyond
• Finally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

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

• Specifically
• First
• Truly
• So

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

She was mistreated by her friends; _________, she was kind to them anyway. 

• nevertheless 
• so
• finally 
• for example 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6