Name: ___________________________

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Transition Words: Complete the Sentence

Transition words are used in a sentence
to connect two ideas. They join clauses
or sentences together to show a
difference or a connection.

Example:
We arrived late at the movie; indeed, we
missed the first thirty minutes.
Indeed is a transition word.

Complete each sentence below using a transition word.

1. The dog barked all night _______________________________________________
2. Jane bought a new dress _ ______________________________________________
3.The police had no clues for the case _ _____________________________________
4. I have $25 __________________________________________________________
5. We got up early this morning ____________________________________________
6. The band played her favorite song ________________________________________
7. Carl forgot about the test _ _____________________________________________
8. They had salad before dinner ____________________________________________

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Name: ___________________________
__

Transition Words: Complete the Sentence

Transition words are used in a sentence
to connect two ideas. They join clauses
or sentences together to show a
difference or a connection.

Example:
We arrived late at the movie; indeed, we
missed the first thirty minutes.
Indeed is a transition word.

Actual student answers will vary; examples of correct answers:

Complete each sentence below using a transition word.

; consequently, the neighbors had no sleep.
1.
The dog barked all night _______________________________________________

; furthermore, she also bought shoes and a purse.
2.
Jane bought a new dress _ ______________________________________________

; however, tips were still coming in.
3.The
police had no clues for the case _ _____________________________________

; nonetheless, I dont want to spend it.
4.
I have $25 __________________________________________________________

; therefore, we were sleepy all day.
5.
We got up early this morning ____________________________________________

; indeed, it was the whole audiences favorite song.
6.
The band played her favorite song ________________________________________

; as a result, he didnt do well on it.
7.
Carl forgot about the test _ _____________________________________________

so, they were still hungry when the main course arrived.
8.
They had salad before dinner _;_even
__________________________________________

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