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Grade 9 Transition Words Worksheet with Answers

Grade 9 (US) · Year 10 (UK) · Class 9 (India) · English

Unit 6: Writing & ResearchTransitions & CohesionCCSS W.9-10.1c

Choosing transitions that show order, addition, contrast, examples and cause and effect. This free high school 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 9 · English

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Learning goal: Transitions & Cohesion · CCSS W.9-10.1c

Directions: Read each question and circle the best answer.

Example

Choose a transition: 'It was cold. ____, we wore coats.' (So / Next)

Answer: So

RememberTransition words

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

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

    Choose: Nevertheless · Therefore

  2. 2

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

    Choose: However · For example

  3. 3

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

    Choose: As a result · Similarly

  4. 4

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

    Choose: Also · But

  5. 5

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

  6. 6

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

    Choose: In conclusion · Meanwhile

  7. 7

    What kind of transition is 'consequently'?

  8. 8

    What kind of transition is 'in addition'?

  9. 9

    What kind of transition is 'meanwhile'?

  10. 10

    Choose a transition: ' , I brushed my teeth. Then I went to bed.'

    Choose: First · However

  11. 11

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

    Choose: For example · In contrast

  12. 12

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

    Choose: Then · Because

★ Challenge corner for fast finishers

Unscramble the letters: ACKE (clue: a birthday treat)

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Answer key (click to show)
  1. 1.Nevertheless
  2. 2.However
  3. 3.As a result
  4. 4.Also
  5. 5.contrast
  6. 6.In conclusion
  7. 7.cause and effect
  8. 8.addition
  9. 9.time / sequence
  10. 10.First
  11. 11.For example
  12. 12.Then
  13. ★cake (challenge corner)

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