Vocabulary
Definition
Find the transition words
Use the transition word in a sentence
Identify the transition words
100

_____________ how to sew, I would need to show you on a sewing machine.

a. To illustrate

b. Eventually

c. Until

d. Furthermore

a. To illustrate

100

In addition

a. used to show time

b. used to show cause and effect

c. used to compare or contrast

d. used to support a main idea

d. used support a main idea

100

To play Pokemon Go, first, you need to have a smart phone. Then, you need to download the app. Finally, set up your account and start playing.

first, then, finally

100

first

(Contestant must use "first" correctly in a sentence).

100

Lastly, the teacher told me where I need to sit.

lastly

200

_______________ fifteen inches of snow, school was cancelled.

a. Furthermore

b. Consequently

c. Hence

d. Due to

d. Due to

200

Finally

a. used to show time

b. used to show cause and effect

c. used to compare or contrast

d. used to support a main idea

a. used to show time

200

Serena and Vicki are both compassionate people. However, while Serena has brown hair, Vicki has blonde hair.

however

200
soon

(Contestant must use "soon" correctly in a sentence).

200

I cleaned my room. Therefore, my mom let me go outside to play.

therefore

300

At the end of the school day, I am always very tired. _______________, I drink a cup of tea when I get home.

a. Consequently

b. Eventually

c. In the meantime

d. Such as

a. Consequently

300

However

a. used to show time

b. used to show cause and effect

c. used to compare or contrast

d. used to support a main idea

c. used to compare or contrast

300

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

furthermore

300

however

(Contestant must use "however" correctly in a sentence).

300

Once upon a time, there lived a family of bears in a lovely wooded area.

once upon a time

400

I forgot to take the casserole out of the oven. _______________, the casserole was burnt.

a. initially

b. finally

c. as a result

d. furthermore

c. as a result

400

Similarly

a. used to show time

b. used to show cause and effect

c. used to compare or contrast

d. used to support a main idea

c. used to compare or contrast
400

Stephanie's favorite artist is Ariana Grande. Therefore, she bought tickets to see her at the Houston Rodeo.

therefore

400

for example

(Contestant must use "for example" correctly in a sentence).

400

No one expected so many people at the party. Consequently, we ran out of food.

consequently

500

Jermaine wanted to become a master of kung fu. _______________, after many years of studying, he received a black belt.

a. Otherwise

b. Eventually

c. Furthermore

d. Initially

b. Eventually

500

As a result

a. used to show time

b. used to show cause and effect

c. used to compare or contrast

d. used to support a main idea

b. used to show cause and effect

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.

for example, another reason, in addition

500

as a result

(Contestant must use "as a result" correctly in a sentence).

500

Smoking gives you bad breath. Moreover, it is harmful to your health.

moreover