Let’s go through each sentence one by one and find the transitional word or phrase. Remember, transition words help connect ideas — they show time, add info, or wrap things up.
We’ll look for words like “First,” “Next,” “Finally,” “In conclusion,” etc., just like in the example:
Example: *Finally* the pain in my knee subsided. → We circled “Finally” because it shows something ending.
Now let’s do the rest:
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1.
Lastly, the teacher told me where I needed to sit.
→ “Lastly” means this is the final thing happening. It’s a transition to conclude.
✔ Circle:
Lastly
2. We played together as a team.
As a result, we came first place.
→ “As a result” explains what happened because of playing as a team. It adds cause-and-effect info.
✔ Circle:
As a result
3.
After that, I walked home with my head held high.
→ “After that” tells us when something happened — after the previous event. Shows time order.
✔ Circle:
After that
4.
To conclude, we sailed off into the beautiful sunset.
→ “To conclude” means wrapping up the story. Classic concluding phrase.
✔ Circle:
To conclude
5.
Next, we will need to paint inside the house.
→ “Next” tells us what comes after something else. Time/sequence word.
✔ Circle:
Next
6. Tonight we will go fishing
instead.
→ “Instead” shows a change or alternative plan. It’s adding information about a switch.
✔ Circle:
instead
7.
To sum it up, the play was very exciting.
→ “To sum it up” means summarizing — used at the end. Concluding phrase.
✔ Circle:
To sum it up
8.
In conclusion, I appreciate your hard work.
→ Again, “In conclusion” = wrapping up. Very common closing phrase.
✔ Circle:
In conclusion
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All done! Each sentence has one clear transitional word or phrase that connects ideas.
Final Answer:
1. Lastly
2. As a result
3. After that
4. To conclude
5. Next
6. instead
7. To sum it up
8. In conclusion
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of transition words worksheet.
