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Definition
Use it in a sentence
Category
100

____________, we need to find out what everyone wants. Then, we can order the pizza.

1. Even though

2. First of all

3. On the other hand

4. For example

First of all

100

I make my own cleaning supplies because they are better for the environment. Furthermore, they are cheaper.

Furthermore

100

In addition

1. to show time

2. show contrast

3. to support or add onto an idea

4. to show emphasis

to support or add onto an idea

100

First

First

100

Tell me any transition word/phrase that means to contrast

On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while this may be true.

200

Alligators live in fresh water. _________, crocodiles live in salt water.

1. Without a doubt

2. As a result, 

3. Likewise

4. In contrast 

In contrast

200

Both Ms. Sara and Ms. Marybeth are compassionate people. However, while Ms. Sara has brown hair, Ms. Marybeth has blond hair.

Both, However

200

Finally

1. to show time

2. to support or add onto an idea

3. to summarize

4. to suggest

to summarize

200

Next

Next

200

Tell me any transition word/phrase that means to give time

After, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length, first, second, etc., at first, formerly, rarely, usually, another, finally, soon, meanwhile, at the same time, for a minute, hour, day, etc., during the morning, day, week, etc., most important, later, ordinarily, to begin with, afterwards, generally, in order to, subsequently, previously, in the meantime, immediately, eventually, concurrently, simultaneously.

300

Early in the morning, she got ready for school. __________, she began eating her lunch. At night time she brushed her teeth and got ready for bed. 

1. Meanwhile

2. Finally

3. The next day

4. In the afternoon


In the afternoon

300

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

first, Then, Finally

300

However

1. to contrast

2. to support or add onto an idea

3. to illustrate

4. to show cause and effect

to contrast

300

In conclusion

In conclusion

300

Tell me any transition word or phrase that means to summarize

Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief, as a result, accordingly.

400

It is important to get enough sleep. _________, if you have a big test the next day.

1. Especially

2. Furthermore

3. Likewise

4. In addition

Especially

400

In order to make macaroni, first, you need to boil the water. Then, you need to put in the macaroni. After,  you need to cook the pasta and drain the water. Next,  you need to mix it with cheese and milk. Lastly, you can pour the mac and cheese in the bowl and serve it to your guests!

first, Then, After, Next, Lastly

400

Consequently

1. to show cause and effect

2. to support or add onto an idea

3. to show time

4. to summarize 

to show cause and effect
400
For example

For example

400

Tell me any transition word or phrase that means to support or add onto an idea

And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance, however, thus, therefore, otherwise.

500

I wasn't tall enough to ride the rollercoaster, ________ I am terrified of heights.

1. Instead

2. In other words

3. Therefore

4. Besides

Besides

500

Speaking two languages has many benefits. For example, students who know two languages will eventually outperform students who only know one language. In addition, students who are bilingual have greater self-esteem, creativity, and problem solving skills. Thus, being bilingual is a great resume booster.

For example, In addition, Thus

500

After

1. to suggest

2. to show time

3. to show emphasis

4. to conclude

to show time

500

However

However

500

Tell me any transition word or phrase that means to result. 

So that, with the result that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this reason, therefore, so, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words, then

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