Transition Words

Find the transition words.

100

Both Ms. Conley and Mrs. Carver are animal people. However, Ms. Conley has a cat and Mrs. Carver has a dog.

What is both and however?

200

Since I make my own cleaning supplies, it is better for the environment.

What is since?

300

Because Ms. Conley loves coffee, she got one this morning before school.

What is because?

400

We had a ton of fun at our school Christmas party last year! First, I told everyone to come dressed their pajamas! Then, when everyone got to school, we decorated our own gingerbread houses.

What is first and then?

500

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

What is first, then, and finally?

Use the transition word in a sentence.

100

both

What is both?

200

lastly

What is lastly?

300

because

What is for because?

400

next

What is next?

500

first

What is first?

Challenge!

100

________ Mrs. Carver's dogs don't like cats, Ms. Conley can't bring her cat to her house.

Because/Since

200

________ she overslept, Ms. Conley wasn't able to get a coffee this morning.

Because

300

______ I roll out the pizza dough. ________ I add the sauce to the dough. _______ I add the cheese. _______ I bake it!

First, then/next/second, then/next/third, lastly/next/finally

400

I was walking down the street when I saw a dog! ______, I checked to see if the dog had a collar. ______, I called the number on the collar to tell them I found their dog. ______ the dog went back to their home!

First, then/next/second, then/after/finally/lastly

500

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/next/then/second/last/finally