Vocabulary
Definition
Find the Transition Words
Use the Transition Word in a Sentence
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 do. Then, you need to dye your hair blond. Finally, you need to learn Beiber dance moves.
What is first, then, and finally?
100

Which transition word best shows a contrast between two ideas?

A) However,

B) Next,

C) Therefore,

D) Also,

A) However,

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

Which transition word would best connect two similar ideas?

A) Similarly,

B) For example,

C) On the other hand,

D) Although,

A) Similarly,

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

Which transition word is most appropriate to show a cause-and-effect relationship?

A) Meanwhile,

B) Instead,

C) Finally,

D) Because,

D) Because,

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?
or
What is eventually?
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, Warson bought Pink Friday.
What is therefore?
400

Which transition word would best introduce an example?

A) Then,

B) Nevertheless,

C) Therefore,

D) For instance,

D) For instance,

500
Jibran wants to be a master of kung fu. _______________, after many years of studying, he recieved a black belt.
a. eventually
b.consequently
c.furthermore
d. initially
What is eventually?
or
What is consequently?
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. In addition, being bilingual is a great resume booster.
What is for example, another reason, and in addition?
500

Which transition word would best be used to summarize or conclude an argument?

A) Next,

B) Although,

C) In conclusion,

D) Moreover,

C) In conclusion,

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