Link Ideas With Transitions
Grade 4 - Writing - Building Confidence

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Which transition best completes the sentences? Some classmates wanted a mural with animals. ___, others preferred a design with books and lamps.
- However
- Finally
- On the ceiling
- On the other hand
The relationship is cause and effect. Which transition fits? The first bridge bent under six blocks. ___, the team added two triangular supports.
- Earlier
- In the basket
- In contrast
- As a result
Which transition would show contrast between two ideas?
- Next
- For example
- Because of that
- In contrast
Which transition would introduce an example in a paragraph?
- Similarly
- For example
- As a result
- However
Why does "However" fit this blank? Some classmates wanted a mural with animals. ___, others preferred a design with books and lamps.
- It adds an unrelated place.
- It signals contrast.
- It changes the topic completely.
- It shows the sentence should be deleted.