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Grade 4 English Writing - Transitional Words and Phrases
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Transitional words and phrases should be used in narrative writing. Since events are written in sequential order, the use of transitional words will make the story read more smoothly. They allow the reader to fully understand the relationships between events.

Grade 4 English Writing - Transitional Words and Phrases
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1. In your narrative, you want to show that the next event in your story will take place tomorrow.
What transitional word or phrase should be used to show this sequence?
2. What transition word or phrase would fit appropriately in the blank?

____, we rose from our sleepy state and started to get ready for our big trip.
3. What transition word or phrase would fit appropriately in the blank?

____ nightfall, Patty would need to study for her exam since it was going to take place during her first class.
4. In your narrative, you want to show that the next event will take place at the same time as something else.
What transitional word or phrase should be used to show this sequence?
5. What transition word or phrase would fit appropriately in the blank?

____ the storm, my dog trembled in fear from the sound of the thunder.
6. In your narrative, you want to show that the next event in your story will take place at dinner.
What transitional word or phrase should be used to show this sequence?
7. In your narrative, you want to show that the next event in your story will take place right away after another event occurs.
What transitional word or phrase should be used to show this sequence?
8. What transition word or phrase would fit appropriately in the blank?

The dark criminal turned the corner with my purse in his hand. ____ I thought I should call the police, but then I decided to chase him.
9. In your narrative, you want to show that the next event in your story will take place first followed by another event.
What transitional word or phrase should be used to show this sequence?
10. What transition word or phrase would fit appropriately in the blank?

Karen ran excitedly to the door ____ the bell rang for only two seconds.

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