Transition Words

Front

What are transition words?

Back

Words that connect ideas in a sentence or paragraph.

Front

Give an example of a transition word that shows order.

Back

First

Front

What transition word can be used to show contrast?

Back

But

Front

Which transition word would you use to indicate a reason?

Back

Because

Front

What transition word can be used to show a sequence of events?

Back

Then

Front

Fill in the blank: I wanted to play outside, _______ it was raining.

Back

but

Front

Fill in the blank: I finished my homework, _______ I could watch TV.

Back

so

Front

Fill in the blank: _______ I eat breakfast, I brush my teeth.

Back

After

Front

Fill in the blank: I like apples, _______ I prefer bananas.

Back

but

Front

What transition word would you use to add information?

Back

Also