Transition Words

Vocabulary

100

_______________ how to sew, I would need to show you on a sewing machine.

a. To begin

b. Eventually

c. Hence

d. Finally

A. To begin

200

_______________ there was fifteen inches of snow, school was cancelled.

a. First

b. In Conclusion

c. Next

d. Because

d. Because

300

At the end of the school day, I am always very tired. _______________, I drink a cup of tea when I get home.

a. Therefore

b. For Example 

c. In Addition too 

d. Finally 

A. Therefore

400

I forgot to take the casserole out of the oven. _______________, the casserole was burnt.

a. because

b. initially

c. therefore

d. furthermore

c.therefore

500

Jacob wants to be a master of kung fu. _______________, he practiced every day. 

a. for this reason

b. since

c. furthermore

d. even if

a. for this reason

Definition

100

Time 

a. show sequence of event 

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. support a main idea

d. shows a sequence of events

200

Finally, 

a. show time and sequence

b. examples 

c. compare or contrast

d. support a main idea

a. show time and sequence

300

Example of Addition phrases

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. along with 

d. support a main idea

c. along with 

400

For example

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. provide details, signal an idea will be explained 

d. to conclude

c. provide details, signal an idea will be explained 

500

Concluding Words 

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. used to end or summarize information 

d. used to end or summarize information 

Find the transition words.

100

In order to sing like Justin Beiber, first, you need to get a Beiber hair do. Then, you need to dye your hair blonde. Finally, you need to learn Beiber dance moves.

-first, then, and finally

200

Both Mrs T. and Mrs. R are compassionate teachers. Firstly, they always helped their student be their best. 

-firstly

300

The roads were covered in ice; therefore, the school was closed.

-therefore

400

Overall, the school year was a massive success.

-Overall 

500

First, bilingual students can communicate with more people. In addition, speaking two languages can help students find better job opportunities in the future. Finally, bilingual students often develop stronger problem-solving and thinking skills. 

-First, In addition, finally. 

Use the transition word in a sentence.

100

first

What is first?

200

both

What is both?

300

however

What is however?

400

for example

What is for example?

500

In conclusion 

What is in conclusion?

Challenge!

100

In order to make macaroni, ____________, you need to boil the water. _______________, you need to put in the macaroni. After cooking the pasta and draining the water, you need to mix it with cheese and milk. ______________, serve it in a bowl.

-first, then, finally

200

_______________ Nicki Minaj and Justin Beiber are famous singers. _______________ they are different because one is female and the other is male.

-both, however

300

Is this sentence correct?

First, pour one cup of milk in the bowl. Next, add two eggs. For instance, stir the mixture. 

-No, first, next, last

400

The best thing about school is the awesome teachers. ______________, they make games for us to play during class. 

-For example

500

Is this sentence correct?

For that reason, John was extremely tired, he washed the dishes. 

-incorrect. Although John was extremely tired, he washed the dishes.