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

CANDY TIME

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. In addition

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?

Challenge!

100

Jenny is very active and loves to play sports; ____ Matt sits on his couch all day watching television.
a. For example
b. In addition
c. On the other hand
d. Similarly

What is On the other hand?

200

My mother is a very kind and generous person. ____, she helps me with my homework and attends all of my baseball games. 

a. For example
b. As a result
c. Hence
d. Additionally 

What is For example

300

There are many health benefits to exercising. ____, you must be careful to avoid injury.
a. In spite of
b. However
c. On the other hand
d. Consequently 

What is However

400

Emily was working hard to clean her room. ____, her brother was outside playing hockey.
a. Furthermore
b. Meanwhile
c. Therefore
d. Additionally 

BRAIN BREAK CHOICE

What is Meanwhile?

500

I really like spicy foods. ____, I like jalapeño peppers.
a. Likewise
b. However
c. Second
d. Specifically

What is specifically?

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 however?

300

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

What is furthermore?

400

Warson 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?

CANDY TIME

Use the transition word in a sentence.

100

furthermore

He is lazy, and furthermore, he has no sense of responsibility.

200

In addition

In addition to basketball, I'm good at volleyball.

300

However

The engineers claimed that the bridge was safe; however, no one wanted to risk crossing it.

BRAIN BREAK CHOICE

400

For example

The Mayans had many rituals and practices. For example, they worshipped the moon goddess and burnt sacrifices. 

500

As a result

He was out of work for three months or he sprained his wrist and as a result, he will not be playing in the tournament.

Fill in the blank

100

The weather forecast called for icy roads. Joe wanted to go to the movies, but knew it might be dangerous. _____ the roads were safe to drive, he wouldn't be able to go.
a. Of Course
b. Unless
c. That is why
d. Nevertheless

What is Unless?

200

My dad took our computer to the store to get it fixed. ____, he went back to see if it was ready.
a. Later
b. Meanwhile
c. Nevertheless
d. Last

What is Later

Run 5 laps and get a candy

300

The next showing of the movie we want to see if two hours from now. _____, we're going to browse stores in the mall.
a. Furthermore
b. Maybe
c. After that
d. In the meantime 

What is In the meantime?

400

Sally and her mom went to the stores for clothes. _____, none of the stores had what she wanted. 

a. Unfortunately
b. Finally
c. In fact
d. Of course

What is Unfortunately?

500

_____ the fact that she had no money, she bought a brand new handbag anyway.
a. Furthermore
b. In addition to
c. As a result of
d. Despite 

What is Despite?