Transition Words

Vocabulary

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?

200

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

What is due to?

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?

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?

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?

Definition

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?

200

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

What is show time?

300

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

What is compare or contrast?

400

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

What is compare or contrast?

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?

Find the transition words.

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?

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?

300

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

What is furthermore?

400

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

What is therefore?

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?

Use the transition word in a sentence.

100

first

What is first?

200

Finally

What is finally?

300

however

What is however?

400

for example

What is for example?

500

As a result

What is as a result?

Challenge!

100

Ginny went to breakfast with her father. ___________, they went grocery shopping.

What is Afterward or Then?

200

Mariah Carey and Justin Beiber are famous singers. _______________, they are different because one is female and the other is male.

What is However?

300

Even though Olivia likes to keep her hair long, ____________________ she will need to get her hair cut.

What is eventually?

400

I only have six dollars and two quarters in my wallet. ______________, I don't think I can afford to buy a nice gift for my brother's birthday.

What is Therefore?

500

Abishek is waiting for the bus. ____________________, he is playing a game on his cell phone.  

What is In the meantime?