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
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 phrase can you use to instead of 'and?'


a) In addition

b) Clearly

c) unlike

d) finally

What is "in addition"?

100

What typically comes after a transition phrase?

a) ending punctuation, like a period (.)

b) a comma (,)

What is a comma?

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 phrase can you use to show emphasis?

a) in addition

b) obviously

c) in contrast

d) before

What is obviously?

200


Which of the following transitions help when giving proof to your reader? (Choose two)

a) First,

b) Lastly,

c) For example,

d) For instance,

What are 'for example' and '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
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

 

Many people fear barracudas; _______, few instances of attacks by barracudas have been reported.

a) however

b) moreover

c) similarly

d) as a result of

What is however?

300


Even though there is heavy rain, the children play football in the school yard.

a) contradiction

b) addition

c) conclusion

d) result

What is contradition?

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


______ the difficulties you have caused, you are still invited to attend the concert with us.


a) As a matter of fact

b) First

c) Despite

d) For example

What is 'despite'?

400

Alvi likes music so much. Furthermore, he has created so many song lyrics.


a) chronology

b) location

c) addition

d) purpose

What is addition?

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

Mark failed Geometry B; _____, he will have to retake it during summer school. (select all that apply).

a) however

b) for example

c) consequently

d) therefore

What are 'consequently' and 'therefore'?

500

A water main downtown broke this morning, thus several businesses had no water for hours.


a) addition

b) time

c) comparison

d) cause & effect

What is 'cause & effect'?

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