Transitions

Why do we use transitions?

• To make us mess up
• To make the writing flow
• to be mean
• Because we want to

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• Although
• Despite
• First

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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

• Although
• Despite
• First

________ you put the cheese on your crust, don't forget to lather it with marinara sauce.

• Next
• Before
• Initially
• Later

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

(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,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• For example
• Likewise
• However
• Where

Tags

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Finish the second sentence. My older brother is the funniest person I know. For instance,

• he's often crying and unhappy.

• he recently became afraid of his own shadow.

• he can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes.

• I often feel myself longing for sleep when he speaks.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Choose the correct sentence goes before the following sentence. ____________. Nonetheless, Gregg and Deborah found themselves paddling around the fountain's shallow pool.

• Greg and Deborah desperately wished to swim in the public garden's fountain.

• The public garden's rules clearly stated that visitors were not allowed to swim in the fountain.

• Greg and Deborah wore their swimsuits to the public gardens.

• Greg and Deborah were always rebellious.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1