Worked example
The path was short. ___, its steep steps made the walk demanding.
Which transition best fills the blank?
Answer & why
Answer: However
The second idea contrasts with the advantage of shortness.
Grade 6 · Reading & language
Connect ideas with logical transitions
Select a transition for contrast, result, example or simultaneous action.
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All 8 authored questions for this skill.
Question 1
Some materials can be reused. ___, a clean jar can store pencils.
Which transition best fills the blank?
- However
- For example
- Meanwhile
- Therefore
A hint
Choose a link that expresses the actual relationship between the ideas, not just one that sounds smooth.
Answer & why
Answer: For example
The jar illustrates reuse.
Question 2
The first team measured the stream. ___, the second recorded the air temperature.
Which transition best fills the blank?
- Meanwhile
- For example
- However
- Therefore
A hint
Choose a link that expresses the actual relationship between the ideas, not just one that sounds smooth.
Answer & why
Answer: Meanwhile
The sentence describes simultaneous work by different teams.
Question 3
The path was short. ___, its steep steps made the walk demanding.
Which transition best fills the blank?
- Meanwhile
- However
- For example
- Therefore
A hint
Choose a link that expresses the actual relationship between the ideas, not just one that sounds smooth.
Answer & why
Answer: However
The second idea contrasts with the advantage of shortness.
Question 4
The bridge was closed. ___, the group used another route.
Which transition best fills the blank?
- Therefore
- For example
- Meanwhile
- However
A hint
Choose a link that expresses the actual relationship between the ideas, not just one that sounds smooth.
Answer & why
Answer: Therefore
The route change follows as a result of the closure.
Question 5
The club repairs everyday objects. ___, it fixed three lamps last week.
Which transition best fills the blank?
- Therefore
- For example
- However
- Meanwhile
A hint
Choose a link that expresses the actual relationship between the ideas, not just one that sounds smooth.
Answer & why
Answer: For example
The lamps are an example of the general claim.
Question 6
Mia sorted the books at one table. ___, Ravi prepared labels at another.
Which transition best fills the blank?
- Meanwhile
- For example
- Therefore
- However
A hint
Choose a link that expresses the actual relationship between the ideas, not just one that sounds smooth.
Answer & why
Answer: Meanwhile
The two actions take place at the same time.
Question 7
The display was attractive. ___, several labels were difficult to read.
Which transition best fills the blank?
- Meanwhile
- For example
- Therefore
- However
A hint
Choose a link that expresses the actual relationship between the ideas, not just one that sounds smooth.
Answer & why
Answer: However
The label problem contrasts with the positive appearance.
Question 8
The soil was still dry after a brief shower. ___, the gardener watered it.
Which transition best fills the blank?
- Meanwhile
- However
- Therefore
- For example
A hint
Choose a link that expresses the actual relationship between the ideas, not just one that sounds smooth.
Answer & why
Answer: Therefore
Watering is presented as a response to dry soil.