Vocabulary
Definition
Find the transition words.
Use the transition word in a sentence.
Challenge!
100
_______________ how to sew, I would need to show you on a sewing machine.
a. To illustrate
b. Eventually
c. Hence
d. Furthermore
What is to illustrate?
100
In addition
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
What is support a main idea?
100
In order to sing like Justin Beiber, first, you need to get a Beiber hair style. Then, you need to dye your hair blond. Finally, you need to learn Beiber dance moves.
What is first, then, and finally?
100
first
First, they rode on the ferris wheel.

(or a similar sentence)

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 or next, finally
200
_______________ fifteen inches of snow, school was cancelled.
a. Furthermore
b. Consequently
c. Hence
d. Due to
What is due to?
200
Finally
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
What is show time?
200
Both Ms. Sara and Ms. Marybeth are compassionate people. However while Ms. Sara has brown hair, Ms. Marybeth has blond hair.
What is both and however?
200
however
Her dog likes to run, however, he also likes to swim.

(or a similar sentence)

200
Geri really likes to paint. ___________, she also likes to take photographs. ____________, she loves to sculpt with clay.
What are in addition and furthermore?
300
At the end of the school day, I am always very tired. _______________, I drink a cup of tea when I get home.
a. Hence
b. Eventually
c. Furthermore
d. Consequently
What is hence?
300
However
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
What is compare or contrast?
300
I make my own cleaning supplies because they are better for the environment. Furthermore, they are cheaper.
What is furthermore?
300
as a result
As a result, Goldilocks no longer enters other people's homes without an invitation.

(or a similar sentence)

300
In "The Landlady," Billy Weaver chose to stay at the first bed and breakfast. He didn't know, ______, that his life would be in danger. ______, his stay at this bed and breakfast would be his last.
What are however and consequently
400
I forgot to take the casserole out of the oven. _______________, the casserole was burnt.
a. eventually
b.initially
c.consequently
d.furthermore
What is consequently?
400
Similarly
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
What is compare or contrast?
400
Warsan really likes Nicki Minaj. Therefore, Warsan bought Pink Friday.
What is therefore?
400
for example
The text stated, for example, that oil is less dense than water.
400
King George planned to win back the colonies. ______, the colonists were preparing their own fight for freedom.
What is meanwhile?
500
Jibran wants to be a master of kung fu. _______________, after many years of studying, he received a black belt.
a. eventually
b. consequently
c. furthermore
d. initially
What is eventually?
500
As a result
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
What is show cause and effect?
500
Speaking two languages has many benefits. For example, students who know two languages will eventually outperform students who only know one language. Another reason is that students who are bilingual have greater self-esteem, creativity, and problem solving skills. 
What is for example and another reason?
500
therefore
Ben will, therefore, arrive at the party before 6 p.m.
500
Ahmed is a good student. ______, he always turns in his homework. ______, he is always on time to class. 
What is for example and in addition?
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