Mastering Transition Words

I wanted to go to the party, __________ my parents said it was too late.

• because

• however

• and

• therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

She was very tired, __________ she still finished her homework.

• but

• so

• or

• for

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

It was raining, __________ we decided to stay indoors.

• so

• although

• unless

• meanwhile

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

You need to finish your vegetables __________ you can have dessert.

• before

• after

• while

• since

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

He studied hard for the test; __________, he felt nervous.

• nevertheless

• in addition

• similarly

• consequently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

I have a lot of homework; __________, I will go to the library to study.

• therefore

• for example

• on the other hand

• in contrast

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

She loves to travel, __________ she has been to five different countries.

• for instance

• but

• because

• unless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

I would like to play outside, __________ it is raining.

• but

• and

• or

• so

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

He can join us for dinner __________ he finishes his work on time.

• if

• although

• whereas

• since

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

We can go to the movies, __________ we can stay home and watch a film.

• or

• but

• and

• therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6