Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We’ll pick the best transition signal from the table that fits the meaning of the sentence. Remember: capitalize if it starts a sentence!
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1. Winters in Canada can be very cold. ______, warm clothing is important.
→ The second part explains *why* warm clothing is needed — because winters are cold. So we need a signal for
reason.
From the table: “for this reason” fits perfectly.
✔ Answer:
For this reason
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2. Mercury is a small planet. ______, it is only slightly larger than our moon.
→ This gives an example or proof of how small Mercury is. So we need a signal for
example.
Options: “thus”, “subsequently”, “in fact” → “in fact” adds emphasis and confirms the idea.
✔ Answer:
In fact
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3. I was sick so I didn’t study for the test; ______, I got a very low grade.
→ Not studying caused the low grade → cause and effect. Need a signal for
effect.
Options: “e.g.” (example), “therefore” (result), “first” (time) → “therefore” shows result.
✔ Answer:
therefore
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4. There are many reasons why Plan “A” didn’t work. ______, Plan “B” was a much better idea.
→ After listing problems with Plan A, we’re concluding that Plan B is better. Need a signal for
conclusion.
Options: “in short”, “for instance”, “next” → “in short” summarizes or concludes.
✔ Answer:
In short
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5. My friend looked for food; ______, I made a shelter for the night.
→ Two different actions happening at the same time or as alternatives. Need a signal showing contrast or alternative action.
Options: “meanwhile” (at the same time), “certainly” (emphasis), “as a case in point” (example) → “meanwhile” fits best.
✔ Answer:
Meanwhile
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6. There was no rain for two months. ______, all the crops died.
→ No rain → crops died = cause and effect. Need a signal for
effect.
Options: “all in all” (conclusion), “e.g.” (example), “because of this” (reason/effect) → “because of this” shows the result.
✔ Answer:
Because of this
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7. First, I arrived at the hotel, then I checked in, and ______ I went to bed.
→ Sequence of events over time. Need a signal for
time relationship.
Options: “to summarize” (conclusion), “finally” (last step), “truly” (emphasis) → “finally” means last thing done.
✔ Answer:
finally
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8. Some passenger planes are huge; ______, an Airbus A380 can carry more than 800 people.
→ Giving a specific example to prove the point. Need a signal for
example.
Options: “at last” (time), “in brief” (summary), “indeed” (emphasis/example) → “indeed” reinforces with an example.
✔ Answer:
indeed
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9. A: Did you have a good time? B: No. ______, I had a terrible time!
→ Stronger statement after saying “no”. Need a signal for
emphasis.
Options: “as a matter of fact”, “to illustrate”, “hence” → “as a matter of fact” emphasizes truth.
✔ Answer:
As a matter of fact
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10. Patrick overslept this morning. ______, he was late for work.
→ Oversleeping caused being late → cause and effect. Need a signal for
effect.
Options: “as a result”, “such as”, “to sum up” → “as a result” shows consequence.
✔ Answer:
As a result
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Final Answer:
1. For this reason
2. In fact
3. therefore
4. In short
5. Meanwhile
6. Because of this
7. finally
8. indeed
9. As a matter of fact
10. As a result
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of transition words worksheet answer key.
