Transition Word Practice

I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.

• Moreover

• Nonetheless

• However

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Evan was extremely tired during first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.

• Although

• Because

• Furthermore

• After

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Jared is a dedicated wrestler. ____________ to playing the sport, he loves to watch matches on television.

• In addition

• However

• As a result

• Meanwhile

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

We study transition words _______ other classes study math.

• while

• to illustrate

• likewise

• similarly

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Choose the transition word that best completes the transition.

During this time, the Lynds participated as fully as possible in all phrases of community life. INSERT TRANSITION WORD, they examined documentary materials, compiled statistical tables, conducted interviews, and administered questionnaires.

• In addition,

• However,

• Despite this,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

consequently

• continuer

• cause and effect

• contradictor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Choose the correct transition word.

In one experiment, Garfinkle's students deliberately injected confusion into casual conversations. INSERT TRANSITION WORD, when asked, "How are you?" one student unexpectedly replied: "How am I in regards to what? My health, my finances, my peace of mind?"

• Alternatively,

• Accordingly,

• For example,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What is the best transition word for these two sentences? String theory is a broad theoretical framework that addresses many questions about nature's most fundamental constituents and forces. INSERT TRANSITION WORD, scientists are applying string theory to problems such as early universe cosmology and black hole physics.

• By contrast,

• However,

• For instance,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

because

• continuer

• cause and effect

• contradictor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the relationship between the two sentences. During this time, the Lynds participated as fully as possible in all phrases of community life. INSERT TRANSITION WORD, they examined documentary materials, compiled statistical tables, conducted interviews, and administered questionnaires.

• continuing

• cause and effect

• contradicting

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E