Transition Word Category
It began to rain. The soccer game was postponed.
A. Cause and Effect B. Compare C. Example
A. Cause and Effect
Turtles stay in their shells when they are frightened. __________, dogs put their tails between their legs when they're afraid.
A. After B. Similarly C. Therefore
B. Similarly
She didn't offer her cookies to her brother. She ate them all by herself. (instead of)
Instead of offering cookies to her brother, she ate them all by herself.
He studied every night __________ he hoped to do well on the test.
A. For example B. As a result C. In spite of the fact
B. As a result
"Initially" is a sequencing transition word.
True or False
True
The weatherman predicted a beautiful day. The air turned cold and dark clouds began to roll across the sky.
A. Example B. Sequencing C. Contrast
C. Contrast
_________ I started my project, I never really understood the meaning of the phrase "time consuming".
A. Where B. Before C. First of all
B. Before
He stood on the step stool. He wanted to reach the top shelf in the pantry. (in order to)
He stood on a step stool, in order to reach the top shelf in the pantry.
Her brother loved to eat pizza, __________ she didn't care for Italian food.
A. by this time B. however C. as a result
B. however
"Therefore" is a conclusion transition word.
True or False
True
Harold woke up in the morning and got ready. He rode the bus to school.
A. Additional Info B. Sequencing C. Example
There's no room in your pockets for your cell phone, _________ you'll have to keep it in your backpack.
A. but B. for example C. so
C. so
He missed school for a week. He did well on the test. (regardless)
Regardless of missing school for a week, he did well on the test.
_____________ that they were twins, they were as different as could be.
A. For example B. As a result C. In spite of the fact
C. In spite of the fact
"For this reason" is a sequencing transition word.
True or False
False
Jenny did not complete her homework. She missed recess.
A. Cause and Effect B. Example C. Contrast
A. Cause and Effect
One reason people have dogs is for companionship; ________ is for protection.
A. meanwhile B. frequently C. another
C. another
My dog eats too much. He's gained a lot of weight. (consequently)
My dog eats too much and consequently, he's gained a lot of weight.
My grandma loves to spoil me. ___________, she makes cookies every time I visit.
A. For example B. As a result C. By this time
A. For example
"For the same reason" is a comparison transition word.
(True or False)
True
Math is my favorite subject. My sister loves science.
A. Compare B. Example C. Contrast
C. Contrast
Jogging provides many health benefits to people of all ages. ___________, middle aged and senior runners tend to have fewer heart attacks than do non-joggers.
A. For example B. In addition C. Nevertheless
A. For example
My mom got to my game on time. My friend's mom was late. (in comparison)
My mom got to the game on time, in comparison to my friend's mom who was late.
________ , she had played soccer every year since she was in kindergarten.
A. For example B. By this time C. However
B. By this time
Mrs. Collier is the best teacher ever. Ms. Anderson is also a great teacher. (similarly)
Mrs. Collier is the best teacher ever. Similarly, Ms. Anderson is also a great teacher.