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Using transition words

Grade 3 Sentences Worksheet

Transition words and phrases link two ideas. They can explain the order of

things, introduce examples or introduce reasons.

Order

Introduce examples

Introduce reasons

To begin,

To start off,

First of all,

Meanwhile,

First, Second(ly),

Third(ly), Finally,

In conclusion,

In summary,

In fact,

Another

For instance,

For example,

Such as

In other words

On the other hand,

However,

In fact,

In addition,

To begin with,

Another

Most importantly,

Choose transition words and phrases to complete the paragraphs

below.

1.

I strongly believe that twelve-year-olds should be allowed to drive.

_______________________ twelve-year-olds are responsible.

_______________________ many twelve-year-olds already babysit or have

other jobs! _______________________ twelve-year-olds have many activities.

It is difficult for their parents to drive them everywhere.

_______________________ I think people should be able to get their licenses

at a younger age.

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2.

There are different opinions about summer vacation. Some

people think that summer vacation is important. _________________

_______________________ these people believe that a break helps

students do better in school! _______________________ others believe

that summer vacation should be much shorter. ________________

_______________________ these people think summer break should

only be about three weeks long. This way, students don¡¯t forget what

they have learned. _______________________ these sides have very

different opinions!

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Answers

Answers may vary.

1. I strongly believe that twelve-year-olds should be allowed to drive. First of

all, twelve-year-olds are responsible. For instance, many twelve-year-olds

already babysit or have other jobs! Secondly, twelve-year-olds have many

activities. It is difficult for their parents to drive them everywhere. In

conclusion, I think people should be able to get their licenses at a

younger age.

2. There are different opinions about summer vacation. Some people think

that summer vacation is important. For example, these people believe

that a break helps students do better in school! On the other hand, others

believe that summer vacation should be much shorter. For instance, these

people think summer break should only be about three weeks long. This

way, students don¡¯t forget what they have learned. In summary, these

sides have very different opinions!

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