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

A. To illustrate

200

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

d. Because

300

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

A. Therefore

400

I forgot to take the casserole out of the oven. _______________, the casserole was burnt.
a. because
b.initially
c.consequently
d.furthermore

c.consequently

500

Jacob wants to be a master of kung fu. _______________, he practiced every day. 
a. for this reason
b. since
c. furthermore
d. even if

a. for this reason

Definition

100

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

d. support a main idea

200

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

a. show time and sequence

300

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

c. compare or contrast

400

For example
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. provide details
d. to conclude

c. provide details

500

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

d. support a main idea

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 blonde. Finally, you need to learn Beiber dance moves.

-first, then, and finally

200

Both Rosalinda and Alyssa are compassionate people. Firstly, they always helped their classmates. 

-firstly

300

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

-furthermore

400

Rohan really likes Nicki Minaj. Therefore, Rohan bought her CD.

-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.

-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?

Challenge!

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, finally

200

_______________ Nicki Minaj and Justin Beiber are famous singers. _______________ they are different because one is female and the other is male.

-both, however

300

Is this sentence correct?

First, pour one cup of milk in the bowl. Next, add two eggs. For instance, stir the mixture. 

-No, first, next, last

400

The best thing about school is the awesome teachers. ______________, they make games for us to play during class. 

-For example

500

Is this sentence correct?

For that reason, Joaquin was extremely tired, he washed the dishes. 

-incorrect. Although Joaquin was extremely tired, he washed the dishes.