Transition Words

I was just getting over the flu. _____, I went in to school to take the SAT.

• Then
• Nonetheless
• First
• Immediately

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.W.5.3C

This transition word shows that something happened at the same time as something else.

• For instance
• Nonetheless
• Consequently
• Meanwhile

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.W.5.3C

At 1 p.m. Allen was eating lunch.  _____, Joseph was just waking up after sleeping in.

• Simultaneously
• Then
• So
• Consequently

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.W.5.3C

Marlee is an animal lover. ____, he adores penguins and pandas.

• Simultaneously
• Equally important
• Specifically
• Despite

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6

This transition word means that two things are happening at exactly the same time.

• Despite
• However
• Such as
• Simultaneously

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

Kingstin won the scholarship to his dream school. _____, he was able to attend for free.

• Meanwhile
• Nonetheless
• Second
• Consequently

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6

Ms. S gave an exam second period. _____ she graded it during third period.

• Similarly
• Truly
• Then
• Finally

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.1.6

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

• On the other hand
• Moreover
• So
• In sum

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6

This transition word shows that statement could have affected something, but did not.

• Despite
• Similarly
• Meanwhile
• Simultaneously

Tags

CCSS.L.5.6

_____ his intense stage fright, Greyson's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.

• Beyond
• Indeed
• Despite
• For instance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.6