Transition Words

What is the definition of a transition word?

• Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas

• Words that are about movement

Seena got to read for an hour. ___________closing her book, she got ready for bed.

• After

• Similarly

• Nevertheless

• However

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

There is a lot to do to get ready for our trip. First we need to buy tickets. Next we have to pack our suitcases. ________ we need to go to the airport and catch our flight.

• Perhaps

• Secondly

• Finally

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

________ Sally woke up and went to breakfast. Then, she brushed her teeth and hair. Finally, she put on her clothes and shoes.

• In conclusion,

• To begin with,

• Eventually,

• Then,

We live in the same building; ___ we hardly see each other.

• Furthermore,

• However,

• For example,

• Similarly,

I have 88 baseball cards in my collection.

____________ I also have 73 football cards.

• In addition,

• In other words,

• Therefore,

• For example,

Brayan's writing is really distinct; ______ I can hear his voice when I read the words he chooses.

• simultaneously,
• equally important,
• in other words,
• despite that,

(At the end of an essay:)
______________ the more educated a person is, the more choices he will have in a career.

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

Fill in the blank with the best transition.

Jackie didn't have a sweet tooth. ___ she baked a decadent lemon cake.

• Therefore,

• Nevertheless,

• Otherwise,

• In other words,

Fill in the blank with the best transition.

Tomas and Mike had planned to play Fortnite after school. ________ the brothers helped their abuela prepare a delicious dinner.

• As a result,

• For example,

• Instead,

• In conclusion,