Transition Words Worksheet for students to practice using transition words in sentences.

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PART A: Fill in the blank with a transition word from the word bank that completes each sentence.

Word Bank:
before, earlier, soon, finally, later

1. I have been staying up all night. ______ I get to bed, I brush my teeth.
✔ Answer: *Before*
→ "Before I get to bed" makes sense because brushing teeth happens before sleeping.

2. I am busy now, so ______ I will call you.
✔ Answer: *later*
→ "Later" indicates a future time after being busy.

3. She took the movie home, ______ she gave it to her brother.
✔ Answer: *soon*
→ "Soon" shows a short time after taking it home.

4. We were tired, but ______ we finished our homework.
✔ Answer: *finally*
→ "Finally" implies it took effort or time to complete.

5. I saw the dog yesterday, ______ I didn’t see him today.
✔ Answer: *earlier*
→ "Earlier" refers to a past time (yesterday) compared to today.

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PART B: Circle the correct transition word to complete each sentence.

1. (Because, But) It is cold outside, I will wear a coat.
✔ Answer: *Because*
→ "Because" explains the reason for wearing a coat.

2. I don’t know how to play chess. (So, But) I want to learn.
✔ Answer: *But*
→ "But" shows contrast between not knowing and wanting to learn.

3. She ran really fast. (Therefore, Because) she won the race.
✔ Answer: *Therefore*
→ "Therefore" connects cause and effect.

4. On the other hand, I like cats. (So, But) I don’t like dogs.
✔ Answer: *But*
→ "But" contrasts liking cats and disliking dogs.

5. I failed the test. (Then, Therefore) I studied harder.
✔ Answer: *Therefore*
→ "Therefore" shows consequence: failing led to studying more.

6. Get up early. (Also, Otherwise) you will be late.
✔ Answer: *Otherwise*
→ "Otherwise" warns of a negative result if you don’t get up.

7. He is crazy. (Also, But) he has fun playing video games.
✔ Answer: *But*
→ "But" contrasts his craziness with enjoyment.

8. (Also, Because) I am going to see the play.
✔ Answer: *Because*
→ "Because" would make sense only if followed by a reason. But the sentence lacks a reason. This seems incomplete.
✘ Actually, this one is flawed. “Because” needs a clause. If the sentence is:
*"I am going to see the play because..."*, then it works. But as written, "Also" might be intended for a list.
However, since it's likely meant to be:
*"I am going to see the play. Also, I will buy popcorn."* — but it's not structured that way.
So possibly a typo. Assuming it should be:
*"I am going to see the play because I love acting."* → then Because fits.
But given the format, perhaps "Also" is expected if it's adding information.
✔ Likely intended answer: Also (if continuing a list), but context is unclear.
→ Best guess: Also (as a continuation).

9. (Although, But) I am not good at math, I try hard.
✔ Answer: *Although*
→ "Although" introduces a contrast: not good at math, but still tries.

10. (However, So) I did well on the test.
✔ Answer: *So*
→ "So" indicates result: tried hard → did well.
"However" would contradict, which doesn’t fit here.
→ So is correct.

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PART C: Fill in the blank with a transition word from the word bank that completes each sentence.

Word Bank:
beneath, among, opposite, in front of, above

1. Standing ______ the tree, he saw a monkey.
✔ Answer: *among*
→ "Among the branches" — monkeys are usually in trees.
But "among" applies to multiple things.
Better: in front of? No.
Actually: "Among the branches" = inside the tree.
✔ Answer: *among* (as in "among the branches")

Wait — the sentence says: "Standing ______ the tree"
→ That suggests position relative to the tree.
Possible answers:
- *in front of* → standing facing the tree
- *opposite* → across from
- *beneath* → under
- *above* → over

But "he saw a monkey" — most logical: in front of or beneath?

If he’s looking up, maybe beneath the tree → looking up.
Or in front of → facing the tree.

But “standing beneath the tree” makes sense if the monkey is in the tree.

✔ Answer: *beneath*
→ He is standing under the tree, looking up.

2. The branches of a large tree stood a hot child.
✘ This sentence is grammatically incorrect.
Likely meant: "The branches of a large tree stood above a hot child."
→ Then: above
✔ Answer: *above*

3. In the school, the classroom is ______ the library.
→ "Opposite" or "next to"?
Word bank: *opposite*
✔ Answer: *opposite*
→ The classroom is across from the library.

4. Hundreds of three leaf clovers ______ I found a four-leaf clover.
→ Need a preposition showing location:
Among hundreds → among
✔ Answer: *among*

5. The bird was flying ______ the sky.
→ Flying in the sky → above?
But "above" means higher than something.
"In" is better, but not in the word bank.
Wait — "above" could work: "flying above the ground" — but the sentence says "the sky".

Actually, "above the sky" doesn’t make sense.
"In the sky" is correct, but not in the bank.

Perhaps it's: "The bird was flying ______ the clouds."
But it says "the sky".

Maybe it's a typo.
Alternatively: "The bird was flying above the ground" — but again, not matching.

Let's assume: "The bird was flying in the sky" — but "in" isn't in the bank.

Only possible: above? But "above the sky" is illogical.

Wait — perhaps: "The bird was flying above the trees" — but again, not stated.

Given the word bank:
- *above* → could be used if the bird is flying high
- But "flying above the sky" is nonsense.

Alternative interpretation:
Maybe it's: "The bird was flying above the ground" — acceptable.

But the sentence says "the sky", so perhaps:
→ "The bird was flying in the sky" — but "in" isn't an option.

Best fit: above — assuming it's a mistake and meant to be "above the ground" or "above the trees".

But since it says "the sky", and "above the sky" is impossible, perhaps the intended answer is in, but not available.

Wait — maybe the word bank includes in, but it's not listed.

Looking back: word bank is: beneath, among, opposite, in front of, above

So above is the only one that could remotely fit.

Perhaps the sentence is: "The bird was flying above the clouds" — but it says "sky".

Conclusion: likely typo.
✔ Answer: *above* — assuming it's "above the ground" or similar.

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PART D: Add words to complete these sentences that start with transition words.

1. Not long after ______
✔ Example: *Not long after I arrived, the party started.*

2. As a result, ______
✔ Example: *As a result, I passed the exam.*

3. In other words, ______
✔ Example: *In other words, I don’t agree with you.*

4. By the way, ______
✔ Example: *By the way, did you finish your homework?*

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✔ Final Answers Summary:

#### PART A:
1. Before
2. Later
3. Soon
4. Finally
5. Earlier

#### PART B:
1. Because
2. But
3. Therefore
4. But
5. Therefore
6. Otherwise
7. But
8. Also (or Because — depends on context)
9. Although
10. So

#### PART C:
1. beneath
2. above
3. opposite
4. among
5. above

#### PART D:
1. Not long after I woke up, I heard the alarm
2. As a result, I got a good grade
3. In other words, I’m not happy
4. By the way, can you bring my book tomorrow?

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📝 Explanation:

Transition words help connect ideas logically. They show time, contrast, cause-effect, addition, etc. Understanding their meaning and proper use improves writing clarity.

This worksheet helps students:
- Recognize transitions
- Use them correctly in context
- Improve sentence flow and coherence

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