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

both

What is both?

300

however

What is however?

400

for example

What is for example?

500

As a result

What is as a result?