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

To illustrate

100

In addition

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. support a main idea

Support a main idea

100

In order to get to the core plugs, you may have to remove the radiator.

What is in order to?

100
first
What is first?
100

Women usually enjoy shopping. _____________, men often dislike it.

However, On the other hand...

200

_______________ fifteen inches of snow, school was cancelled.

a. Furthermore

b. Consequently

c. Hence

d. Due to

Due to

200

Meanwhile

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. support a main idea

Show time

200

The store was out of chocolate chips. Therefore, Kate needs to make a different type of cookies.

What is therefore?

200
both
What is both?
200

I have been to many countries. ____________, I have been to New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, and Spain.

For example, For instance... 

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

Hence

300

However

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. support a main idea

Compare or contrast

300

Ms. Sara and Ms. Marybeth look very similar. However, Ms. Sara has brown hair whereas Ms. Marybeth's hair is blond.

What is however and whereas?

300
however
What is however?
300

Math was hard for me in high school. ___________, it is hard in college.

Likewise, Also...

400

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

a. eventually

b.initially

c.consequently

d.furthermore

Eventually

or

Consequently

400

On the other hand

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. support a main idea

Compare or contrast

400

Making your own homemade frugal cleaning products is the most budget friendly way to clean your house! Moreover, it is very good for environment. For those reasons, all the cleaning products you see in our house were made by either me or my daughter.

Moreover and for those reasons?

400
for example
What is for example?
400

___________ you are coming ___________ not, I am still going to Amy's party.

Whether ... or/If ... or

500

Jimmy 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

Eventually

or

Consequently

500

Hence

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. support a main idea

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. In addition, being bilingual is a great resume booster.

What is for example, another reason and in addition?

500
As a result
What is as a result?
500

___________, she is studying very hard. ___________, she is a bright student. ___________, I know that she has great potential. ___________, I feel that she deserves to win the scholarship.

First/Firstly, Second, Finally, In Conclusion...

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