Transition Words and Phrases

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4th Grade

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L.1.6, L.1.1G, L.5.6

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Transition Words and Phrases

4th Grade

Transition words and phrases are like the "glue" that connects our ideas together. They are also like the "bridge" that connects our ideas! Either way you look at it, transitions help make our writing flow better!

Some transitions show order such as:

First,
Next,
After that,
Then,
Finally,

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions fits best in the blank?

We went to the park on Saturday morning. ___________ we went to have lunch at Pizza Hut.

After that,

To begin

First of all,

Transitions can also be used to show contrast (the opposite) such as:

On the other hand,
Otherwise,
However,
But,

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions fits best in the blank?

Pizza sounds really good to me right now. _______ burgers sound really good, too!

Suddenly,

On the other hand,

First,

To begin,

Transitions can be used to add proof in our writing such as:

For example,
For instance,
In fact,

Multiple Select

Which of the following transitions help when giving proof to your reader? (Choose two)

First,

Lastly,

For example,

For instance,

Transitions to compare include:

Likewise,
Similarly,
In the same way,
Also,

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions fits best in the blank?

I really love pizza. ________ I think burgers are amazing, too!

In the same way,

First,

Lastly,

For example,

Transitions can also be used in cause and effect such as:

Consequently,
Therefore,
For that reason,
As a result,

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions fits best in the blank?

I studied really hard for the test. ______ I got the highest grade in the class!

Consequently,

Next,

Lastly,

Similarly,

Multiple Select

Which of the transition words below show order? (select 3)

First,

Next,

For example,

Lastly,

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions best connects these two sentences?

Riding my bike is my favorite thing to do. ________ one time, I rode my bike for so long that my mom was worried that I got lost.

For example,

First,

On the other hand,

Then,

Multiple Choice

Identify the transition word or phrase.
Kylen hit a three-pointer from halfcourt, consequently, his team won.

three-pointer

Kylen

consequently

won

Transitions can be used to add more information such as:

Furthermore,
Moreover,
In addition,
Also,

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions could best complete this sentence?

I love pizza because it is so cheesy. _________, I love it because it is simply delicious.

Furthermore

After that

First

However

Multiple Choice

Which of the following transitions could best complete this sentence?

My teacher is the greatest because she is so nice. _______, I think she's great because she teaches us all about writing.

Moreover

After that

First

However

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