Vocabulary
_______________ how to sew, I would need to show you on a sewing machine.
a. To illustrate
b. Eventually
c. Although
d. Furthermore
To illustrate
In addition
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
Support a main idea
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 are the transition words?
First, then, and finally
Use 'first' in a sentence.
First...
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.
Fill in with Transitions.
First, then, Finally....
_______________ fifteen inches of snow, school was cancelled.
a. Furthermore
b. Consequently
c. But
d. Due to
Due to
Finally
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
Show time
Ms. Sara and Ms. Marybeth are compassionate people. However while Ms. Sara has brown hair, Ms. Marybeth has blond hair.
What is the transition word?
However
Use 'however' in a sentence.
However....
Nicki Minaj and Justin Beiber are famous singers. _______________ they are different because one is female and the other is male.
Fill in with Transitions.
However,
At the end of the school day, I am always very tired. _______________, I drink a cup of tea when I get home.
a. So
b. Eventually
c. Furthermore
d. Consequently
So
However
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
Compare or contrast
I make my own cleaning supplies because they are better for the environment. Furthermore, they are cheaper.
What is the transition word?
Furthermore
Use 'finally' in a sentence
Finally
Bruce Lee took an aspirin and a muscle relaxant. Unfortunately, this caused brain swelling. _______________, Bruce Lee died.
Fill in with Transitions.
So...
I forgot to take the casserole out of the oven. _______________, the casserole was burnt.
a. initially
b. consequently
c. in addition
Consequently
Similarly
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
Compare or contrast
Warsan really likes Nicki Minaj. Therefore, Warson bought Pink Friday.
What is the transition word?
Therefore
Use 'for example' in a sentence.
For example
While some people say that Bruce Lee died from brain swelling, others believe that his death was a result of poisoning of the Chinese mafia. __________, nobody knows for sure.
However,
Jibran wants to be a master of kung fu. _______________, after many years of studying, he received a black belt.
a. Finally
b. Initially
c. First
Finally
As a result
a. show time
b. show cause and effect
c. compare or contrast
d. support a main idea
Show cause and effect
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 are the transition words?
For example, another reason, and in addition
Use 'as a result' in a sentence.
As a result...
Ahmed is a good student. _______________ he always turns in his homework. _______________ he is on time to class. _______________ he tries his best to understand and study the material.
First, Second, and Finally