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Transitional Devices Worksheet

This worksheet helps 6th-grade students understand and use transitional devices to improve the flow and coherence of their writing.

Grade 6 ELA WritingWriting Organization and StructureTransitional Devices
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Word BankFill in the BlanksShort AnswerMultiple ChoiceLong Answer

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2.CCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.3.C

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ELAWritingTransitional DevicesGrade 6
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Transitional Devices Practice

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Read each section carefully and answer the questions. This worksheet will help you practice using transitional devices to connect ideas in your writing.

Use the words below to complete the sentences, choosing the best transitional device for each blank.

however
therefore
in addition
for example
meanwhile
finally
similarly
consequently

1. The weather was beautiful;  , we decided to go for a hike.

2. Sarah studied for hours;  , she still found the test challenging.

3. I love to read adventure stories;  , I enjoy fantasy novels.

4. My little brother can be messy;  , he often leaves his toys everywhere.

Read the sentences below. Identify and underline the transitional device in each sentence.

1. First, gather all your ingredients.  

2. The dog barked loudly; eventually, the cat ran away.  

3. On the other hand, some people prefer to stay indoors during winter.  

4. As a result of the heavy rain, the river overflowed its banks.  

Rewrite the following pairs of sentences, adding an appropriate transitional device to connect them smoothly. Underline the transitional device you add.

1. The alarm clock rang. I slowly got out of bed.

2. I love pizza. My brother prefers tacos.

Choose the best transitional device to complete each sentence.

1. We went to the beach;  , it started to rain.

a

furthermore

b

however

c

similarly

d

consequently

2. She finished her homework;  , she helped her mom with dinner.

a

although

b

meanwhile

c

then

d

unless

Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing your favorite hobby. Make sure to use at least two different transitional devices to connect your ideas. Underline the transitional devices you use.