Vocabulary
Definition
Find the transition word(s)
Use the transition word(s) 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

To illustrate

100

"In addition" is used to...
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. provide more information

provide more information

100

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

furthermore

100

Use the following transition in a sentence:

both

both

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, then, last

200

_______________ fifteen inches of snow, school was cancelled.
a. Furthermore
b. Consequently
c. Hence
d. Due to

Due to

200

"Finally" is used to...

a. sequence or show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea

sequence or 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 & however

200

Use the following transitions in a sentence:

first & finally

first & finally

200

_______________ Nicki Minaj and Justin Beiber are famous singers. _______________ they do a lot of collaborations with other artists. _______________ they are different because one is female and the other is male.

both, moreover, however

300

At the end of the school day, I am always very tired. _______________, I drink a cup of tea when I get home.
a. Accordingly
b. Eventually
c. Furthermore
d. Consequently

Accordingly

300

"However" is used to...
a. show time or sequence
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. provide more information

compare or contrast

300

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 & finally

300

Use the following transitions in a sentence:

then & consequently & such as

then & consequently & such as

300

_____________ he felt a headache Bruce Lee took an aspirin and a muscle relaxant. Unfortunately, this caused brain swelling. _______________, Bruce Lee died. _______________ he is remembered fondly by his fans.

when, consequently, however 

400

First I was excited to cook. _______ I forgot to take the casserole out of the oven. _______________, the casserole was burnt.
a. last,meanwhile
b. next, initially
c. then, consequently
d.moreover, furthermore

then, consequently

400

"Consequently" is used to...
a. show time or sequence
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. provide more information

show cause or effect

400

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.  However, learning a new language can be a challenging task.

for example & another reason & in addition & however

400

Use the following transitions in a sentence:

specifically & next & after & therefore

specifically & next & after & therefore

400

Ahmed is a good student. _______________ he always turns in his homework. _______________ he is on time to class. _______________ he tries his best to understand and study the material.

for example, additionally, in fact

500

Jibran wants to be a master of kung fu. _______________, after many years of studying, he received a black belt. _______________, he became a renowned kung fu teacher in India.
a. eventually, furthermore
b.as a result, meanwhile
c.furthermore, consequently
d. initially, after

eventually, furthermore

500

"Meanwhile" is used to...

show time or sequence

500

Warsan really likes Nicki Minaj. Therefore, Warson bought Pink Friday.  However, his sister loves Migos. Consequently, Warson didn't get to listen to Pink Friday when he got home.  Then he came up with the idea to listen to Motorsport.  After listening together, he convinced her to allow him to play Pink Friday.

therefore & however & consequently & then & after

500

Use the following transitions in a sentence:

therefore & simultaneously & until & first & for instance

therefore & simultaneously & until & first & for instance

500

_____________ Ms. Sara and Ms. Marybeth are compassionate and busy people. ____________ they went to the salon.  They got their hair dyed.  ___________ Ms. Sara got brown hair, Ms. Marybeth got blond hair.  ______________ they will be flying to Europe.  

both, yesterday, however, tomorrow

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