Transition Words

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Transition word

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Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas

Front

Where would the transition word 'To begin with' go in a story? Options: middle, beginning, end.

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beginning

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___________, it is also important that true friends be there for you.
Which transition word adds more proof to the statement? Options: Secondly, Finally, On the other hand, In addition

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In addition

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This transition word means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.

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Similarly

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This transition word introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just mentioned.

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Such as

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This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.

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For instance

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Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

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However,

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You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late

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Otherwise

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Emily wanted to sit next to Michael; ________, the teacher sat her next to someone else. Options: As a result, For example, Instead, In conclusion

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Instead

Front

We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other. Options: Furthermore, However, For example, Similarly

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However