Grade 8 ELA: Transitional Devices Worksheet
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students practice identifying and using various transitional devices to improve coherence and cohesion in their writing.
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Transitional Devices Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you understand and use transitional devices effectively in your writing.
Use the words below to identify the type of transitional device.
For each sentence, identify the type of transitional device used from the word bank above.
1. I love to read; , I also enjoy writing short stories.
2. The weather was terrible; , the game was cancelled.
3. First, gather your ingredients. , mix them in a bowl.
4. Many fruits are healthy; , apples and bananas are good choices.
5. She studied diligently; , she still found the test challenging.
Read the sentences and choose the best transitional device to connect them.
1. Learning a new language can be difficult. it opens up many opportunities.
In addition
However
Therefore
For instance
Rewrite the following paragraph, adding at least three different transitional devices to improve its flow and coherence. Underline the transitions you add.
Paragraph: The student woke up late. They missed their bus. They had to walk to school. They were late for class.
Read each statement and mark whether it is True or False.
1. Transitional devices are only used at the beginning of paragraphs.
True
False