Transitions

_______ they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time.

• Although
• Despite
• First

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

(at the end of an essay)
______________ the more educated a person is, the more choice he or she will have in a career.

• Otherwise,
• Meanwhile,
• In conclusion,
• Likewise,

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• Specifically
• First
• Truly
• So

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Most animals sleep like people do; they lie down. ____________ birds and horses sleep while standing up!

• For example
• Likewise
• However
• Where

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _________, it is quiet and distraction free.

• However
• In addition
• All in all
• Although

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.

• For example
• Additionally
• As a result
• Furthermore

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of these would be a good transition to BEGIN a composition?

• Finally

• Next

• To begin with

• I also think

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CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.4

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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

• so
• in addition
• consequently
• however

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• On the other hand

• Moreover

• So

• In sum

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the transition word in this sentence?  Then Mrs. Bell briskly walked across the hall.

• briskly
• then
• walked
• across

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6