Transitional Words and Phrases Quiz
Authored by Jamie Wass
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a transitional word used to show agreement or addition?
However
In addition
Despite
Unless
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you want to clarify something in your writing, which transition word should you use?
to clarify
in general
most compelling evidence
to enumerate
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
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