Vocabulary
Definition
Find the transition words.
Use the transition word in a sentence.
Challenge!
100

Hurricanes claims many lives each year.  These powerful storms, ______ caused millions of dollar in damage.

a. To illustrate

b. moreover

c. Hence

d. Furthermore

moreover

100

In addition

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. to build idea

build 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.

 first, then, and finally

100

first

first

100

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

200

This house is on the best street in the neighborhood; ____________, it has easy access to the highway.

a. Furthermore

b. Consequently

c. Hence

d. Due to

Furthermore

200

Finally

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. support a main idea

 show time

200

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

 both and however

200

on the other hand

On the other hand

200

_______________ Nicki Minaj and Justin Beiber are famous singers. _______________ they are different because one is female and the other is male.

Both, However

300

Smoking has many disadvantages._________, it caused lung cancer.

a. For example

b. Eventually

c. Furthermore

d. Consequently

For example

300

However

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. support a main idea

 compare or contrast

300

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

As well

300

however

however

300

Bruce Lee took an aspirin and a muscle relaxant. Unfortunately, this caused brain swelling. _______________, Bruce Lee died.

Finally, Eventually, Consequently

400

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

a. eventually

b.initially

c.consequently

d.furthermore

consequently

or

eventually

400

Similarly

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. support a main idea

 compare or contrast

400

Warsan really likes Nicki Minaj. Therefore, Warson bought Pink Friday.

therefore

400

At the same time

at the same time

400

Greta has Asperger syndrome, a condition that affects how people socialize. ___________ Greta views her condition as a positive, calling it her “superpower”!

However

500

Panda 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

As a result

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.

for example, another reason, and in addition

500

As a result

as a result

500

Jimmy is a good student because he always turns in his homework. _______________ , Jimmy's brother never finishes his study, so it is a big problem for their parents.

In comparison

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