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Grade 5 Transition Words Worksheet with Answers

Grade 5 (US) · Year 6 (UK) · Class 5 (India) · English

Unit 6: Writing SkillsTransitionsCCSS W.5.2c

Choosing transitions that show order, addition, contrast, examples and cause and effect. This free upper elementary worksheet has 12 questions and a full answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF — every answer is checked by code, not guessed.

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Transition Words

Grade 5 · English

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Learning goal: Transitions · CCSS W.5.2c

Directions: Read each question and circle the best answer.

Example

Choose a transition: '____, I brushed my teeth. Then I went to bed.' (First / However)

Answer: First

RememberTransition words

Orderfirst, next, finallyAddalso, in additionContrasthowever, but, insteadCause / effectbecause, so, thereforeExamplefor example, such asConcludein conclusion, overall
  1. 1

    What kind of transition is 'in addition'?

  2. 2

    Choose a transition: 'I wanted to play. , it was raining.'

    Choose: However · For example

  3. 3

    What kind of transition is 'meanwhile'?

  4. 4

    Choose a transition: ' , recycling helps the planet in many ways.'

    Choose: In conclusion · Meanwhile

  5. 5

    Choose a transition: 'The plan is cheap. , it is fast.'

    Choose: Furthermore · Nevertheless

  6. 6

    Choose a transition: 'Many fruits are healthy. , apples have lots of fiber.'

    Choose: For example · In contrast

  7. 7

    Choose a transition: 'The bridge was closed. , traffic was terrible.'

    Choose: As a result · Similarly

  8. 8

    Choose a transition: 'I like cats. , I like dogs.'

    Choose: Also · But

  9. 9

    Choose a transition: 'We ate dinner. , we had dessert.'

    Choose: Then · Because

  10. 10

    What kind of transition is 'on the other hand'?

  11. 11

    Choose a transition: 'It was cold. , we wore coats.'

    Choose: So · Next

  12. 12

    Choose a transition: 'The test was hard. , most students passed.'

    Choose: Nevertheless · Therefore

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  1. 1.addition
  2. 2.However
  3. 3.time / sequence
  4. 4.In conclusion
  5. 5.Furthermore
  6. 6.For example
  7. 7.As a result
  8. 8.Also
  9. 9.Then
  10. 10.contrast
  11. 11.So
  12. 12.Nevertheless
  13. ★footsteps (challenge corner)

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