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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In the beginning?
near the start
near the end
near the middle
somewhere in the story
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the transition phrase - After that?
begins the writing
adds additional evidence
begins the reasoning
shows what happened next
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the transition word - Soon?
immediately
after a short time
happened last
happened first
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which transition word shows that two events happened at the same time?
first
finally
meanwhile
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which transition word shows that an event happened after a long time?
suddenly
finally
next
- 6. Multiple Choice
- after
- before
- finally
These transition words do this.
Show a sequence
Compare and contrast
Show emphasis
Add ideas
- 7. Multiple ChoiceMom went to the grocery store. ___________, she ran to the bank, the post office, and the pet store.unlikesimilarlyAfter thatTherefore
- 8. Multiple Choice
________________, I will do my homework and second, I will practice piano.
For example
Another
First
As a result
- 9. Multiple Choice
in the beginning
Beginning
Middle
End
- 10. Multiple Choice
It all started when...
Beginning
Middle
End
- 11. Multiple Choice
First...
Beginning
Middle
End
- 12. Multiple Choice
One day...
Beginning
Middle
End
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After a while...
Beginning
Middle
End
- 14. Multiple Choice
Soon...
Beginning
Middle
End
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Suddenly...
Beginning
Middle
End
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Next...
Beginning
Middle
End
- 17. Multiple Choice
Then...
Beginning
Middle
End
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After that...
Beginning
Middle
End
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Later...
Beginning
Middle
End
- 20. Multiple Choice
Eventually...
Beginning
Middle
End
- 21. Multiple Choice
At that moment...
Beginning
Middle
End
- 22. Multiple Choice
Second...
Beginning
Middle
End
- 23. Multiple Choice
At last...
Beginning
Middle
End
- 24. Multiple Choice
Finally...
Beginning
Middle
End
- 25. Multiple Choice
In the end...
Beginning
Middle
End
- 26. Multiple Choice
By the end...
Beginning
Middle
End
- 27. Multiple Choice
Last...
Beginning
Middle
End
- 28. Multiple Choice
Transition words that describe SEQUENCE
show the order events or ideas occur
show a commonality or similarity between ideas
add a new, equally important fact or idea
shows the effect of something; cause & effect
shows a difference between two ideas
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which are transitions that show a SEQUENCE? Check all that apply...
next...then
as a matter of fact
earlier...later
additionally
before...after
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which TWO words show a time or sequence?
Meanwhile
So
As a result
Next
- 31. Multiple Choice
Check your written application carefully and correct your mistakes. _____ submit it to the employer.
Besides
Clearly
Finally
While
- 32. Multiple Choice
I met her in a supermarket on a Sunday, and we went for a bowl of ice cream. _______, I couldn't stop thinking about her.
As soon as
Afterwards
When
- 33. Multiple Choice
I met her in a supermarket on a Sunday, and we started a nice conversation. _______, she suddenly told me that she needed to catch a bus and had to go.
Then
While
As
- 34. Multiple Choice
____________ I saw her, I knew that I was in love.
While
Afterwards
As soon as
- 35. Multiple Choice
S First, I reviewed all of the vocabulary from my notes. _______, I reviewed all of the assigned transition words.
Finally
Meanwhile
Next
- 36. Multiple Choice
I once failed a final exam for an English class. ______ then, I've always studied very hard for my English exams.
Since
Previously
Finally
- 37. Multiple Choice
Seena got to read for an hour. ___________closing her book, she got ready for bed.
After
Similarly
Nevertheless
However
- 38. Multiple Choice
____________ Hector missed the first train, he had to wait for the next one.
Before
Then
Since
Again
- 39. Multiple Choice
John was really craving a peanut butter and pickle sandwich. ____________________ he had to get two slices of bread.
Lastly
Secondly
To begin with
Meanwhile
- 40. Multiple Choice
Which of the following can be both used to signal time and order/sequence?
next
another
in any case
gradually
- 41. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of a transition word?
Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas
Words that are about movement
Words that change the meaning of a sentence.
- 42. Multiple Choice
An example of a word that gives information about time
subsequently
that is to say
above all
- 43. Multiple ChoiceA _______ is a struggle that a character has to work through or solve.problemsequenceclimaxsolution
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhen things happen in order, they happen in _________.sequenceconflicttransitionalNone of the Above
- 45. Multiple ChoiceThe _______ is everything that happens in a story.problemsequenceplotsolution
- 46. Multiple ChoiceAuthors use _________ to help the reader understand the order of events.timelinestransition wordsorder wordsplot diagrams
- 47. Multiple ChoiceThe _______ is the most exciting part of the story.expositionpoemrising actionclimax
- 48. Multiple ChoiceMs. S gave an exam second period. _____ she graded it during third period.SimilarlyTrulyThenFinally
- 49. Multiple Choice_____, Mallory painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.SpecificallyFirstTrulySo
- 50. Multiple Choice
________________, I will do my homework and second, I will practice piano.
For example
Another
First
As a result
- 51. Multiple ChoiceThere is a lot to do to get ready for our trip. First we need to buy tickets. Next we have to pack our suitcases. ________ we need to go to the airport and catch our flight.FinallySecondlyPerhaps
- 52. Multiple Choice________, Meah woke up and went to breakfast. Then, she brushed her teeth and hair. Finally, she put on her clothes and shoes.In conclusionTo begin withEventuallyThen
- 53. Multiple ChoiceAlana went to the grocery store. ___________, she ran to the bank, the post office, and the pet store.unlikesimilarlyAfter thatTherefore
- 54. Multiple ChoiceThe dog chased the cat; _____________, the pig was eating the dog's food.beforemeanwhilefinallywhile
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