Transition Words

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What are transition words?

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Transition words are words or phrases that connect ideas, sentences, or paragraphs, helping to guide the reader through the text.

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Give an example of a transition word that indicates time.

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Examples include 'after', 'before', 'during', and 'since'.

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What transition word can be used to show contrast?

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The word 'instead' can be used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What is the purpose of using transition words in writing?

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Transition words help to clarify relationships between ideas, improve the flow of writing, and enhance coherence.

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Identify a transition word that indicates similarity.

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The word 'similarly' indicates similarity between two ideas.

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What transition word would you use to introduce a first point in a list?

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The phrase 'to begin with' is often used to introduce the first point.

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How do transition words affect the readability of a text?

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Transition words improve readability by making the connections between ideas clearer, thus helping the reader to follow the writer's thought process.

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What transition word can be used to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship?

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The word 'since' can indicate a cause-and-effect relationship.

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Provide an example of a transition word that indicates addition.

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The word 'furthermore' is an example of a transition word that indicates addition.

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What is the difference between 'however' and 'nevertheless'?

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Both 'however' and 'nevertheless' indicate contrast, but 'however' is often used to introduce a statement that contrasts with the previous one, while 'nevertheless' emphasizes that the second statement is true despite the first.