Transitions
Which transition fits best in the following sentence?
My mom did not believe I could do a backflip, (however / therefore) she thought it would be funny to watch me try. She filmed my mistake to show my siblings later.
however
The mom has no faith that their child can do a backflip.
One of the verbs are not in the past tense. Choose the correct verb and change it to the past.
Under a palm tree that gently swayed in the breeze, Christina takes a nap.
takes -> took
The verb is not in the future tense. Change it to the future.
This weekend, I go to the Nutcracker Market with my family.
go -> will go
What transition should be added to the beginning of this sentence?
Did you know that a cloud can weigh over 1 million tons. (As a matter of fact / On the other hand), a cloud is only about 0.4 percent less dense than air, which gives these floating shapes their ability to float in the sky.
As a matter of fact
On the other hand indicates a contradiction, but the sentence is adding information.
One of the verbs are not in the past tense. Choose the correct verb and change it to the past.
The coach yelled directions, and the players are hustling down the field.
are hustling -> hustled
The verb is not in the future tense. Change it to the future.
She is writing a letter and sent it to her friend.
sent -> will send
Danny needed to add transitions to the following sentences, but was unsure which to choose. Which transition should he use in his writing?
The blue whale is one the largest mammals on the planet. (Additionally / While), their tongues weigh about 4,000 to 8,000 alone. This is the weight of an adult elephant.
Additionally
While shows a contradiction (opp).
One of the verbs are not in the past tense. Choose the correct verb and change it to the past.
As a young girl, my mother picked and sells tomatoes on her family’s farm.
sells -> sold
One of the verbs are not in the present tense. Choose the correct verb and change it to the present.
My mother designed and sells shirts downtown.
designed -> designs
The transition needs to be changed. Read the sentence and choose the best replacement.
I was listening to some music on my phone, or the battery ran out.
a. but
b. furthemore
c. yet
d. so
a. but
The verbs are not in the past tense. Identify the verbs and change them to the past.
Last night, we watch a movie and eat popcorn.
watch -> watched
eat -> ate
The verbs are not in the past tense. Identify the verbs and change them to the past.
Sarah feels sick and go to the nurse.
feels -> felt
go -> went
Read the paragraph below.
(1) When people talk about wildlife, we often think about animals that live in the country. (2) However, wild animals live in cities and towns, too. (3) Your home probably has some insects and spiders. (4) Larger animals like raccoons, deer, and even coyotes often live in urban areas, whether you see them or not.
Which sentence would best connect sentence 3 and sentence 4?
a. Animals exist everywhere.
b. Many animals live in your house.
c. You’re likely to see squirrels and birds in the trees.
d. You're likely to see wildlife anywhere.
c. You’re likely to see squirrels and birds in the trees.
Two are not in the past tense. Identify the verbs and change them to the past.
Last weekend, I went to the Nutcracker Market with my family. We got a lot of Christmas decorations and eat some really good French chocolate. Afterwards, we go to P.F. Changs and ate a big dinner. That night, I went to sleep early.
eat -> ate
go -> went
Two verbs are not in the past tense. Identify the verbs and change them to the past.
Yesterday, I walk to the store with my brother. He walked faster than me, but I did not lose him. Eventually, I run after him to keep up.
walk -> walked
run -> ran