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Transition Words Practice

Use transition words to show how ideas connect. Read each prompt carefully. For written responses, answers may vary; make sure your transition word fits the meaning.

Sort the Transition Words

Place each word in the category that best describes its job. Word bank: additionally, but, consequently, because, moreover, although, so, however, also.

1.Which words from the bank add another idea or piece of information?

2.Which words from the bank show contrast or an unexpected difference?

3.Which words from the bank show a reason or a result?

Choose and Connect

Choose the transition that best connects the ideas, then write a complete sentence using it.

4.Brianna left her library book at home. She could not return it that afternoon. Which transition fits best: therefore, meanwhile, or for example? Write one connected sentence.

5.The team practiced after school. They still felt nervous before the game. Which transition fits best: nevertheless, because, or additionally? Write one connected sentence.

6.Ethan enjoys building model airplanes. He likes designing robots, too. Which transition fits best: similarly, in addition, or instead? Write one connected sentence.

7.The sidewalk was slippery. The temperature had dropped below freezing overnight. Which transition best introduces the reason: consequently, since, or however? Write one connected sentence.

Match Each Transition to Its Purpose

Write the letter of the purpose that best matches each transition word.

8.Match each transition word to the purpose it usually serves.

Furthermore
In contrast
Since
As a result
Afterward

Revise a Paragraph

Rewrite the paragraph so the ideas flow smoothly. Include at least three transition words that show different kinds of connections.

9.The sixth-grade class planned a garden beside the playground. They measured the sunny area. Some students chose tomatoes. Other students planted herbs. A week of rain delayed the work. The class finished planting on Friday. Rewrite these ideas as a connected paragraph using at least three transition words.

10.List three transition words or phrases you used in your revised garden paragraph.

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