Vocabulary
Definition
Find the transition words.
Use the transition word in a sentence.
Challenge!
100

Hurricanes claim many lives every year. ______, these powerful storms can cause millions of dollars in damage.

a. To illustrate

b. In contrast

c. So

d. Furthermore

Furthermore

100

In addition

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. to build idea

build idea

100

In order to sing like Bad Bunny, first, you need to get sun glasses. Then, you need to dye your hair. Finally, you need to learn all his dance moves.

 first, then, and finally

100

first

first

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, Second, Finally

200

Angel was out of his seat and yelling in the classroom, ___________ he received a phone call home

a. furthermore

b. consequently

c. in addition

d. due to

consequently

200

Finally

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. support a main idea

 show time

200

Both Mr. Lynch and Mr. Graboski are funny teachers. However Mr. Graboski has long hair, whereas Mr. Lynch has short

 both, however, and whereas

200

on the other hand

On the other hand

200

_______________ Mr. Lynch and Ms. Ryabin are teachers. _______________, they are different, because one teaches ELA and the other teaches math.

Both, However

300

Smoking has many disadvantages._________, it caused lung cancer.

a. For example

b. Eventually

c. Furthermore

d. Consequently

For example

300

However

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. support a main idea

 compare or contrast

300

My favorite food is mangu. As well as mangu, I love hamburgers.

As well as

300

however

however

300

Mr. Lynch's homeroom ran out of the room without making a line when the fire alarm sounded. Obviously, this disappointed Mr. Lynch. _______________, everyone got a parent phone call.

Any transitional word/phrase that shows cause and effect.

400

The pot got hotter and hotter as we cooked, _______________ the last batch of pastelles got burnt.

a. on the other hand

b.initially

c.consequently

d.furthermore

consequently

400

Similarly

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. support a main idea

 compare or contrast

400

Julian really likes Shakira. Therefore, Julian never allows his hips to lie.

therefore

400

At the same time

at the same time

400

The PSSA has always been on paper. ___________ this year students will take the test on their Chromebooks.

However

or a similar transitional word/phrase that shows contrast/concession. 

500

Panda wants to be a master of kung fu. _______________, after many years of studying, he received a black belt.

a. finally

b.in addition

c.furthermore

d. initially

finally

500

As a result

a. show time

b. show cause and effect

c. compare or contrast

d. support a main idea

 show cause and effect

500

Speaking two languages has many benefits. For example, students who know two languages will often 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, and in addition

500

As a result

as a result

500

Angeliz is a good student because she always meets her Lexia goals. _______________ , Angeliz's brother never finishes his Lexia, so it is a big problem for their parents.

In contrast