Order of Sequence
Cause and Effect
To Contrast (Opposites)
To Add Details
To Compare (Same)
100

________, wash your hands before preparing the food.

A. First

B. Next

C. Finally

A. First


100

______ it rained heavily, the soccer game was canceled.

A. Because

B. First

C. Such as

A. Because

100

I wanted to play outside. ______, it was raining.

a. First

B. However

C. So

B. However

100

I like to read books. ____, I enjoy writing my own stories.

A. because

B. In other words

C. Also

C. Also

100

Dogs are playful. _________, cats can be fun pets, too.

A. Similarly, 

B. In contrast

C. In addition

A. Similarly, 


200

_____, bake the cake until it is golden brown.

A. First of all

B. Secondly

C. Finally

Finally

200

the students studied hard for their test, ______ they earned high scores.

A. Because

B. Therefore

C. In conclusion


B. Therefore


200

Mia likes apples. _________________her brother likes bananas.

A. Because

B. Since

C. On the other hand

C. On the other hand

200

Dogs make great pets.______ they can help keep us safe.

a. In contrast

B. In addition

C. therefore

B. in addition

200

My sister likes to read. _________, I enjoy reading books.

A. Otherwise

B. Together

C. Likewise

C, Likewise

300

Which word is a MIDDLE transitional word?

A. Before

B. Then

C. In Conclusion

B. Then

300

The road was covered in ice. ______, the school bus arrived late.

A. Because

B. As a result

C. On the other hand

B. As a result

300

The test was difficult. ______, I did my best.

a. Even so

b. Finally

c. Because

a. Even so


300

We played soccer at recess. _______, we had fun playing tag.

A. Furthermore

B. In other words

C. Because

A. Furthermore


300

A bike has two wheels._________, a tricycle helps us get around.

A. Together

B. In other words

C. in the same way

C. In the same way

400

____, the team reviewed its science experiment results, ______ they presented their results to the class.

A. First, Finally

B. Afterwards, Finally

C. Secondly, Then

B. Afterwards, Finally

400

______ the scientist discovered pollution in the river, the local community organized a cleanup to protect the wildlife.

A. Since

B. Therefore

C. Finally

A. Since

400

I am good at reading. ________ my friend is better at math.

a. Therefore

b. In contrast

c. In conclusion

B. In contrast

400

My favorite subject is science. _____ subject I enjoy is math.

A. Together

B. Another

C. Finally

B. Another


400

I like playing soccer because it is fun.______, my brother enjoys playing basketball.

A. However

B, Although

C. Like

C. Like

500

Which order of Sequence Transitional words mean the same thing?

A. First, Lastly

B. In conclusion, In summary

C. First of all, to begin

B. In conclusion, In summary

500

It rained all night, _______ the soccer game was canceled.

A. Because

B. Anyways

C. Therefore

C. Therefore

500

Ben was tired. ______ he was sleepy, he finished his homework.

a. although

b. because

c. so

a. Although

500

I packed my lunch. ______ I brought a snack for later.

A. As well as

B. In summary

C. Because

A. As well as


500

What are 3 comparing transitional words?


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