Transition Words Quiz

Which of the following transition words can be used to show order?

• however

• after

• such as

• therefore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word would best indicate a purpose or reason?

• finally

• so that

• for example

• as well

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of these words is used to add information?

• additionally

• in fact

• compared to

• yet

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word is used to give examples?

• as a result

• for instance

• nevertheless

• previously

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following is a transition word used to compare?

• similar to

• so

• in order to

• overall

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word is used to contrast two ideas?

• in addition

• in contrast

• since

• because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word would you use to conclude a paragraph?

• finally

• such as

• because

• like

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following transition words is used to describe a result?

• consequently

• for example

• compared to

• besides

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word means "in addition"?

• besides

• in fact

• in contrast

• so that

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word would you use to show something happened before another event?

• previously

• nevertheless

• in this case

• overall

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6