Vocabulary
Hurricanes claim many lives every year. ______, these powerful storms can cause millions of dollars in damage.
a. To illustrate
b. In contrast
c. So
d. Furthermore
Furthermore
In addition
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. to build idea
build idea
In order to sing like Bad Bunny, first, you need to get sun glasses. Then, you need to dye your hair. Finally, you need to learn all his dance moves.
first, then, and finally
first
first
In order to make macaroni, ____________, you need to boil the water. _______________, you need to put in the macaroni. After cooking the pasta and draining the water, you need to mix it with cheese and milk. ______________, serve it in a bowl.
First, Second, Finally
Angel was out of his seat and yelling in the classroom, ___________ he received a phone call home
a. furthermore
b. consequently
c. in addition
d. due to
consequently
Finally
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
show time
Both Mr. Lynch and Mr. Graboski are funny teachers. However Mr. Graboski has long hair, whereas Mr. Lynch has short
both, however, and whereas
on the other hand
On the other hand
_______________ Mr. Lynch and Ms. Ryabin are teachers. _______________, they are different, because one teaches ELA and the other teaches math.
Both, However
Smoking has many disadvantages._________, it caused lung cancer.
a. For example
b. Eventually
c. Furthermore
d. Consequently
For example
However
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
compare or contrast
My favorite food is mangu. As well as mangu, I love hamburgers.
As well as
however
however
Mr. Lynch's homeroom ran out of the room without making a line when the fire alarm sounded. Obviously, this disappointed Mr. Lynch. _______________, everyone got a parent phone call.
Any transitional word/phrase that shows cause and effect.
The pot got hotter and hotter as we cooked, _______________ the last batch of pastelles got burnt.
a. on the other hand
b.initially
c.consequently
d.furthermore
consequently
Similarly
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
compare or contrast
Julian really likes Shakira. Therefore, Julian never allows his hips to lie.
therefore
At the same time
at the same time
The PSSA has always been on paper. ___________ this year students will take the test on their Chromebooks.
However
or a similar transitional word/phrase that shows contrast/concession.
Panda wants to be a master of kung fu. _______________, after many years of studying, he received a black belt.
a. finally
b.in addition
c.furthermore
d. initially
finally
As a result
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
show cause and effect
Speaking two languages has many benefits. For example, students who know two languages will often 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.
for example, another reason, and in addition
As a result
as a result
Angeliz is a good student because she always meets her Lexia goals. _______________ , Angeliz's brother never finishes his Lexia, so it is a big problem for their parents.
In contrast