Link Ideas With Transitions

Grade 4 Writing Worksheet

Circle the transition that fits the blank in each pair of sentences.

1. 1.

   Which transition fits the blank? "The tadpole grew back legs. ___, its front legs appeared."

   • Later
   • Because of this
   • Instead
   • For instance
2. 2.

   Which transition fits the blank? "Deserts get very little rain. ___, rainforests get rain almost every day."

   • In contrast
   • As a result
   • Finally
   • Also
3. 3.

   Which transition fits the blank? "Bees make honey. ___, they help flowers make seeds."

   • Later
   • Instead
   • In addition
   • So
4. 4.

   Which transition fits the blank? "We hiked uphill for two hours. ___, we reached the top and ate lunch."

   • Finally
   • For example
   • Instead
   • In contrast