Grade 5 English | Connecting Sentences with Transition Words

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English Language: Elementary School: Grades 3, 4 and 5 Quiz - Grade 5 Writing - Connecting Sentences (Questions)

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Once students master supporting their claim with evidence, they need to connect sentences. In this way, they would not sound so choppy. Using a variety of sentence types also allows the essay to sound smooth. Some of these transition words include consequently, specifically, furthermore, however, above all and previously. In this quiz, students will join two sentences together with a transition word or phrase.

Dogs can be vicious. ____, dogs that have been abused will often attack other dogs without notice.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	However
[ ]	Specifically
[ ]	Above all
[ ]	Previously

Children should be educated beginning at an early age. ____, they should be taught the value of education.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	However
[ ]	Previously
[ ]	Consequently
[ ]	Furthermore

Plants need excessive water when they are first planted. ____, a deep hole should be dug for the plant.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	However
[ ]	Previously
[ ]	Furthermore
[ ]	Above all

The famous scientist was born into a family of very smart parents. ____, he was required to work on the family farm instead of going to school.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	However
[ ]	Above all
[ ]	Furthermore
[ ]	Specifically

Careers are important to people. ____ family time is the most important thing in someone's life.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	Above all
[ ]	Previously
[ ]	Consequently
[ ]	Specifically

Lightning can be damaging. ____, hurricanes and tornadoes can completely ruin towns.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	Consequently
[ ]	Specifically
[ ]	Above all
[ ]	Previously

Soda is one of the most unhealthy drinks. ____, water is always the best drink.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	Furthermore
[ ]	Specifically
[ ]	Above all
[ ]	However

Modern pieces of new furniture can make a room look better. ____, a neutral sofa with colorful pillows can really make the room look brand new.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	Specifically
[ ]	Consequently
[ ]	Furthermore
[ ]	However

People should not speed. ____, they should not steal either. Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	Previously
[ ]	Specifically
[ ]	Furthermore
[ ]	Consequently

10.

Cats will often walk on kitchen counters. ____, they spill things.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	Consequently
[ ]	Specifically
[ ]	However
[ ]	Previously

English Language: Elementary School: Grades 3, 4 and 5 Quiz - Grade 5 Writing - Connecting Sentences (Answers)

Dogs can be vicious. ____, dogs that have been abused will often attack other dogs without notice.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	However
[x]	Specifically
[ ]	Above all
[ ]	Previously

This transition word should be related to examples.

Children should be educated beginning at an early age. ____, they should be taught the value of education.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	However
[ ]	Previously
[ ]	Consequently
[x]	Furthermore

These two things are both important.

Plants need excessive water when they are first planted. ____, a deep hole should be dug for the plant.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	However
[x]	Previously
[ ]	Furthermore
[ ]	Above all

The second event happened before the first one.

[x]	However
[ ]	Above all
[ ]	Furthermore
[ ]	Specifically

The second sentence shows a contrast to the first sentence.

Careers are important to people. ____ family time is the most important thing in someone's life.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[x]	Above all
[ ]	Previously
[ ]	Consequently
[ ]	Specifically

Above all should be used since it is showing emphasis.

Lightning can be damaging. ____, hurricanes and tornadoes can completely ruin towns.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	Consequently
[ ]	Specifically
[x]	Above all
[ ]	Previously

This is showing that something is worse than thunder and lightning.

Soda is one of the most unhealthy drinks. ____, water is always the best drink.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	Furthermore
[ ]	Specifically
[ ]	Above all
[x]	However

These are contrasting sentences and it needs a contrasting transitional word.

[x]	Specifically
[ ]	Consequently
[ ]	Furthermore
[ ]	However

This is a specific example that is given in the second sentence.

People should not speed. ____, they should not steal either. Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[ ]	Previously
[ ]	Specifically
[x]	Furthermore
[ ]	Consequently

The second sentence and the first sentence are similar, so furthermore should be used.

10.

Cats will often walk on kitchen counters. ____, they spill things.
Which transition word or phrase would fit into the blank?

[x]	Consequently
[ ]	Specifically
[ ]	However
[ ]	Previously

These sentences are showing cause and effect.