Vocabulary
Erick likes to watch movies. _______________, he enjoys romantic comedies and action films.
a. To illustrate
b. More specifically
c. Similarly
d. For example
What is more specifically?
Erick is a history buff and loves social studies class; ____ Nikko is quite analytical and prefers pre-algebra class.
a. For example
b. In addition
c. On the other hand
d. Similarly
What is On the other hand?
AJ has a busy day tomorrow. First, he will take melatonin instead of vitamins. Next, he will talk to his friends about football. Finally, he will draw a picture in specialized reading that will hang on Ms. Caione's wall for the next fifty years.
What is first, then, and finally?
"In addition" is used to...
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
support a main idea
Erick and Dre'anna's bowling team had a great season and, ______, all the players were supportive of one another.
a. furthermore
b. in addition
c. eventually
d. in conclusion
What is furthermore?
_______________ Ariana's superb sense of humor, Erick nominated her for Rogers Park Comedian of the Year award.
a. Furthermore
b. Consequently
c. Hence
d. Due to
What is due to?
Ambriel is a very kind and generous person. ____, she helps her friends with their work when they have a hard time in class.
a. For example
b. As a result
c. Specifically
d. Additionally
What is For example
Both Ariana and Dre'anna are friendly individuals. However while Ariana tends to be loquacious, Dre'anna is quieter and more reserved.
What is however?
"On the other hand" is used to
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
compare or contrast
__________ to her legendary football skills, Ms. Paykin has a gift for basketball.
a. For example
b. Meanwhile
c. In addition
d. Specifically
What is in addition
At the end of the school day, Ambriel often feels exhausted. _______________, she drinks a cup of coffee as soon as she get home.
a. As a result
b. Eventually
c. Furthermore
d. In addition
What is as a result?
Michael Scott is not superstitious, ____, he is a little stitious.
a. In spite of
b. However
c. On the other hand
d. Consequently
What is However
Ambriel takes great care of her dog, Mando. For example, she walks Mando every day. Furthermore, she trains Mando and gives him treats.
What is for example and furthermore?
"However" is used to...
1. show order or sequence
2. show cause and effect
3. compare and contrast
4. summarize
compare and contrast
The next showing of the movie Nikko, Stephanie, and Dre'anna want to see is two hours from now. _____, they are going to browse stores in the mall.
a. Furthermore
b. Maybe
c. After that
d. In the meantime
What is in the meantime?
Dre'anna worked diligently in Ms. Clifford's class every day. _______________, she received an A and felt proud of herself.
a. eventually
b.initially
c.consequently
d.furthermore
What is consequently?
I am on a "seafood" diet. ____, I see food and I eat it.
a. Furthermore
b. More specifically
c. Therefore
d. Additionally
What is More specifically
Stephanie really likes twizzlers. Therefore, she ate all of Ms. Paykin's twizzlers.
What is therefore?
"Indeed" is used to...
1. show time or sequence
2. show position or place
3. show similarity
4. emphasize
emphasize
Ambriel and Erick went to the Danbury mall to buy new clothes. _____, none of the stores had what they wanted.
a. Unfortunately
b. Finally
c. In fact
d. Of course
What is Unfortunately?
Nikko wants to be a master of kung fu. _______________, after many years of studying, he will earn his black belt.
a. eventually
b. consequently
c. furthermore
d. initially
What is eventually?
Erick and Stephanie really like spicy foods. ____, they like jalapeño takis.
a. Likewise
b. However
c. Second
d. Specifically
What is specifically?
Speaking two languages has many benefits. For example, students who know two languages may 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. In addition, being bilingual is a great resume booster.
What is for example, another reason, and in addition?
"Consequently" is used to...
1. support a main idea
2. show cause and effect
3. compare and contrast
4. show order or sequence
show cause and effect
Stephanie likes to watch Netflix. _______________, she enjoys the television show, Manifest.
a. More specifically
b. In addition to
c. As a result of
d. Despite
What is More specifically?