Name: ___________________________

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Transition Words: Complete the Sentence

Transition words are used in a sentence Example:

to connect two ideas. They join clauses We arrived late at the movie; indeed, we
or sentences together to show a missed the first thirty minutes.
difference or a connection.
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: ___________________________
Key
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Transition Words: Complete the Sentence

Transition words are used in a sentence Example:

to connect two ideas. They join clauses We arrived late at the movie; indeed, we
or sentences together to show a missed the first thirty minutes.
difference or a connection.
Indeed is a transition word.

Actual student answers will vary; examples of correct answers:

Complete each sentence below using a transition word.

1. ; consequently, the neighbors had no sleep.

The dog barked all night _______________________________________________

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

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

4. ; nonetheless, I don’t want to spend it.
I have $25 __________________________________________________________

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

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

7. ; as a result, he didn’t do well on it.
Carl forgot about the test _ _____________________________________________

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