Transitional Words and Phrases Quiz

Which of the following best describes the purpose of transitional words?

• To link words, phrases, or sentences and help build coherent relationships within the text.

• To create confusion in the text.

• To replace nouns and verbs in a sentence.

• To make sentences longer without adding meaning.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following is an example of a transitional word used to show agreement or addition?

• However

• In addition

• Despite

• Unless

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transitional phrase would you use to introduce a statement that is true, but does not change the fact of the previous statement?

• even so

• for example

• in addition

• as a result

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

If you want to clarify something in your writing, which transition word should you use?

• to clarify

• in general

• most compelling evidence

• to enumerate

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following is NOT a transition word used to show effect or consequence?

• as a result

• for this reason

• to point out

• therefore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

If you want to introduce a positive aspect in your writing, which transition word would you use?

• on the positive side

• to explain

• in detail

• to repeat

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following transitional words or phrases can be used to summarize or restate ideas in a text?

• as can be seen

• however

• despite

• meanwhile

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT typically used as a conclusion or summary transition word?

• in conclusion

• in the final analysis

• forthwith

• on the whole

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

If you want to indicate a final general statement in your writing, which phrase would be most appropriate?

• in essence

• for example

• nevertheless

• otherwise

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

A student is writing an essay and wants to restate their main points before the final sentence. Which of the following would be the best transitional phrase to use?

• to sum up

• on the contrary

• meanwhile

• for instance

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6