Transition Words Quiz

Jazzlyn and Romina both enjoy painting. Which transition word would they use to show similarity in their art styles?

• however

• similarly

• therefore

• finally

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Brandon is writing an essay and wants to provide an example to support his argument. Which transition word should he use?

• for instance

• despite

• next

• consequently

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the purpose of transition words?

• To confuse the reader

• To link thoughts together

• To replace nouns

• To end a sentence

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What should be added when a transition word is by itself in a sentence?

• A period

• A comma

• A semicolon

• A question mark

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

Romina is writing an essay and wants to emphasize a point. Which transition word should she use to indicate emphasis?

• truly

• after

• similarly

• hence

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Edwin is planning his day. He wants to go to the gym, then have lunch, and finally study. Which transition word would Edwin use to show the sequence of his activities?

• next

• nevertheless

• hence

• moreover

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Payton was planning his day and wanted to decide what to do first. Which transition word is used to indicate time?

• afterwards

• similarly

• therefore

• namely

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Despite Brandon's busy schedule, he managed to finish his homework on time. What does the transition word "Despite" mean in this context?

• In spite of

• Because of

• In addition to

• As a result of

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

During a group project, Thatcher and Ivan were discussing their research findings. Thatcher said, "We found several studies on renewable energy. Further, we discovered new data on solar power efficiency." What does the transition word "Further" signal in this context?

• Addition

• Contrast

• Sequence

• Emphasis

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Romina and Payton are working on a group project. At the end of their presentation, Romina says, "In conclusion, our research shows..." What does the transition word "In conclusion" signal?

• Conclusion

• Addition

• Contrast

• Illustration

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6