Transitions in Informative Writing

Identify the transition word in the sentence.

I like to go to the opera; in fact, it's my favorite type of entertainment

• I like

• in fact

• it's my favorite

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the transition word in the sentence.

No one expected so many people to be at the party. Consequently, we ran out of food.

• Consequently

• we ran out of food

• No one expected

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the transition word in the sentence.

The weather was very bad. Even so, the farmer had to go outside and work in the field.

• The weather was very bad

• the farmer had to go outside

• Even so

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the transition word in the sentence.

It takes a lot of concentration to play the violin. In the same way, the piano demands the full attention of the pianist.

• It takes a lot of concentration

• In the same way

• the piano demands the full attention

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the transition word in the sentence.

Even though there was no one home, Walter didn't feel lonely.

• Even though

• there was no one home

• Walter didn't feel lonely

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the transition word in the sentence.

It is important to stretch before playing a sport. My sister, for example, did not stretch before her soccer game and tore a muscle in her leg.

• It is important to stretch

• My sister

• for example

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the transition word in the sentence.

It is important to stretch before playing a sport. For example, my sister did not stretch before her soccer game and tore a muscle in her leg.

• It is important to stretch

• My sister

• for example

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6