Transitional Words and Phrases

Many people fear barracudas; _______, few instances of attacks by barracudas have been reported.

• however

• moreover

• similarly

• as a result of

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

I played soccer all afternoon; _____, I forgot to complete my homework assignments.

• as a result

• furthermore

• finally

• now

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

The educational system is far different from my father's. __________, all the subjects are taught in Burmese, except for English.

• As a result

• For example

• Therefore

• However

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

___________ the rainy, cold weather, we practiced

soccer after school.

• Because

• Due to

• As a result

• Despite

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

________, some air pollution is created by the burning of gasoline in vehicles such as cars and trucks.

• Additionally

• As a result

• Therefore

• However

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

My mother bakes the best cakes; _____, she won first

place for her chocolate surprise.

• However

• In fact

• Additionally

• Therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Cats are inexpensive pets. __________, they don't cost their owners a lot of money. (select all that apply)

• Consequently

• For instance

• For example

• Apart from this

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Winnifred Sanderson did not turn in her informative essay. ___________, her grade dropped significantly in English class. (select all that apply)

• Therefore

• Consequently

• As a result

• However

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Even though there is heavy rain, the children play football in the school yard

• contradiction

• addition

• conclusion

• result

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Alvi likes music so much. Furthermore, he has created so many song lyrics.

• chronology

• location

• addition

• purpose

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G