Transition Words in Essays Quiz

Identify the transition word in this sentence: 'First, we went to the store, then we went to the park.'

• finally

• then

• also

• because

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the transition word in this sentence: 'In addition to studying for the test, I also need to finish my homework.'

• As a result

• In addition to

• Furthermore

• Instead of

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Use a transition word to show order in the following sentence: 'I woke up, ___________ I brushed my teeth.'

• therefore

• because

• then

• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Use a transition word to show order in the following sentence: 'She finished her dinner, ___________ she started her homework.'

• before

• while

• after

• then

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CCSS.W.5.3C

Use a transition word to show cause and effect in the following sentence: 'The rain stopped, ___________ we went outside to play.'

• because

• however

• so

• nevertheless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Use a transition word to show cause and effect in the following sentence: 'He missed the bus, ___________ he was late for school.'

• although

• however

• nevertheless

• so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Use a transition word to show comparison in the following sentence: 'My sister is tall, ___________ I am short.'

• because

• therefore

• besides

• while

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Use a transition word to show comparison in the following sentence: 'The book was interesting, ___________ the movie was boring.'

• therefore

• because

• while

• as well as

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Use a transition word to show conclusion in the following sentence: 'In conclusion, ___________ we had a great time at the party.'

• overall

• therefore

• meanwhile

• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which transition word would you use to show a cause and effect relationship in a sentence?

• First

• Finally

• Next

• Because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E