Transition Words and Phrases

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Kevin used transition words in his essay about summer vacation.

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To connect ideas and improve the flow.

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Andrea was late to school, _______ she missed the morning assembly.

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therefore

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Ximena and Thania discuss movies. Ximena likes action, Thania prefers romantic. Identify the transition word used by Ximena to contrast their preferences.

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however

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Juliana started baking cookies. What transition word can Kelvin use to indicate the sequence of events?

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then

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Using transition words in a presentation helps connect ideas and create smooth transitions.

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Transition words will connect their ideas and create smooth transitions in their presentation.

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Tatiana's research on climate change needs more data. Which transition word can she use?

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furthermore

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Ximena, Jeremias, and Cristy are concluding their climate change project. What transition phrase can they use?

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in conclusion

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Transition words aid in connecting ideas in presentations.

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Transition words provide connections and relationships between different parts of their presentation.

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Juliana and Ximena like action films. Transition word for similarity?

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likewise

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Difference between transition words and conjunctions?

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Transition words connect ideas within a sentence/paragraph; conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses.