Transition Skills

Complete the sentence with the proper transition word:

I studied really hard for my exam, ________ I did not pass.

• Therefore

• However

• Because

• Never

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which transition word best completes the sentence? 'She was tired, ________ she decided to go for a walk.'

• A) so

• B) because

• C) although

• D) unless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the transition word in the following sentence: 'He wanted to go to the park; however, it was raining.'

• A) wanted

• B) however

• C) raining

• D) park

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Choose the correct transition word: 'I love reading books, ________ I don't have much time for it.'

• A) and

• B) but

• C) or

• D) so

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the purpose of transition words in a sentence?

• A) To confuse the reader

• B) To connect ideas smoothly

• C) To end a paragraph

• D) To start a new topic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which sentence uses a transition word correctly?

• A) I was hungry, so I ate a sandwich.

• B) I was hungry, because I ate a sandwich.

• C) I was hungry, unless I ate a sandwich.

• D) I was hungry, although I ate a sandwich.

Select the transition word that indicates contrast: 'She is very talented, ________ she is humble.'

• A) and

• B) but

• C) so

• D) because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Fill in the blank with the correct transition word: 'He studied hard for the test; ________, he passed with flying colors.'

• A) therefore

• B) because

• C) although

• D) unless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which transition word would best fit in this sentence? 'I wanted to go for a run, ________ it was too cold outside.'

• A) so

• B) but

• C) because

• D) and

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Identify the transition word in this sentence: 'She was late to the meeting; consequently, she missed the presentation.'

• A) late

• B) consequently

• C) missed

• D) meeting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E