Transitional Devices Worksheet
A Grade 3 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using transitional devices to improve writing flow and coherence.
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Transitional Devices Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the directions. Transitional words help your writing flow smoothly from one idea to the next.
Choose the best transitional word from the word bank to complete each sentence.
1. , I woke up and brushed my teeth.
2. , I ate my breakfast.
3. , I got dressed for school.
4. , I walked to the bus stop.
Read the sentences. Choose the best transitional word to connect them.
1. I love to read books. , I enjoy playing outside.
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Also
Because
So
2. It was raining heavily. , we stayed inside.
However
Then
So
Before
Rewrite the sentences below, adding a transitional word to make them flow better.
1. I brushed my hair. I put on my hat.
2. The dog barked loudly. The cat ran away.
Write a short paragraph about your favorite animal. Make sure to use at least three different transitional words to connect your ideas. Underline the transitional words you use.
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