Transition Words Guide and Practice

My brother, Miguel, enjoys fishing with my dad. _____________ I prefer white-wing hunting.

• Then,

• Whereas,

• Besides,

• In any case,

I used to think Pokemon Go was the best game ever. _______I now think that Fortnite is the best.

• By way of example,

• For instance,

• Therefore,

• However,

Las Vegas is usually warm and dry.

____________ Seattle is often cool and rainy.

• In contrast,

• Therefore,

• In spite of,

• For example,

Michael got into trouble in Mrs. Sanderson's class. _________ he got into trouble in all of his classes.

• On the other hand,

• In spite of that,

• As a matter of fact,

• In other words,

Mr. Bing said he would pay me on Saturday or Sunday of this week. ________ I will have my money by the end of this weekend.

• However,

• Above all,

• Afterwards,

• Either way,

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In the beginning?

• near the start

• near the end

• near the middle

• somewhere in the story

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In addition?

• take away more information

• give information to someone

• also, add more information/details

• adds information that does not support the main idea

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - As a result?

• this is the end

• this belongs in the middle

• happening quickly

• because of this

What is the meaning of this transition phrase - However?

• tells when something is ending

• shows a difference between two sentences/ideas

• tells when something is beginning

• give further proof

What is the meaning of this transition phrase - To conclude?

• begins the composition

• adds examples of main idea

• ending reason or final statement

• follows the sequence