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Transition Words Practice

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Transition Words Practice

Transition words connecting puzzle pieces

📚 Part 1: Categorize Transition Words

Directions: Read each transition word below. Write it in the correct category box.

Word Bank: however, also, because, but, therefore, and, although, furthermore

1. Additive (words that add information):
2. Contrast (words that show differences):
3. Cause/Effect (words that show reasons or results):

🔗 Part 2: Connect the Sentences

Directions: Choose the best transition word to combine each pair of sentences. Write the complete new sentence.

4. "I forgot my lunch money." + "I couldn't buy food at school."

Best transition word: therefore, however, or also

Combined sentence: ________________________________________________

5. "The weather was cold." + "We decided to go hiking anyway."

Best transition word: because, although, or furthermore

Combined sentence: ________________________________________________

6. "Sarah loves to read mystery books." + "She enjoys science fiction novels."

Best transition word: but, also, or therefore

Combined sentence: ________________________________________________

✏️ Part 3: Paragraph Upgrade

Directions: Read the paragraph below. Rewrite it by adding at least THREE transition words to improve the flow and connections between ideas.

7. Original Paragraph:

"My family went to the beach last weekend. The weather was perfect. My little brother built a sandcastle. We played volleyball. We had to leave early. Traffic was getting heavy on the highway."

8. Improved Paragraph (with transition words):
9. List the three transition words you used:

1. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________

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