Transition Words

Grade 5 Writing Worksheet

NameDate

Write the word or phrase from the word bank that fits each blank. Use each one once.

Word bank
  • first
  • finally
  • however
  • therefore
  • for example
  • in addition
  • meanwhile
  • instead
  1. , wash the apples. Then cut them into slices.

  2. Ben forgot his umbrella. , he got wet.

  3. Dad washed the car. , I mowed the lawn.

  4. We mixed the batter and poured it into the pan. , we baked the cake for an hour.

  5. Many animals live in the desert. , camels and lizards.

  6. We did not go to the park. , we played games at home.

  7. It rained all morning. , the game was not canceled.

  8. Mia plays the violin. , she plays the piano.

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Transition Words

Answer Key - Grade 5 Writing Worksheet

Write the word or phrase from the word bank that fits each blank. Use each one once.

Word bank
  • first
  • finally
  • however
  • therefore
  • for example
  • in addition
  • meanwhile
  • instead
  1. First, wash the apples. Then cut them into slices.

  2. Ben forgot his umbrella. Therefore, he got wet.

  3. Dad washed the car. Meanwhile, I mowed the lawn.

  4. We mixed the batter and poured it into the pan. Finally, we baked the cake for an hour.

  5. Many animals live in the desert. For example, camels and lizards.

  6. We did not go to the park. Instead, we played games at home.

  7. It rained all morning. However, the game was not canceled.

  8. Mia plays the violin. In addition, she plays the piano.