Transition Basics

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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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What is the purpose of transition words?

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The purpose of transition words is to clarify relationships between ideas, indicate the flow of thought, and enhance the coherence of writing.

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Give an example of a transition word that shows contrast.

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However.

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What transition word would you use to indicate a cause and effect relationship?

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Consequently.

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What transition word can be used to add information?

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Additionally.

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What transition word is used to show similarity?

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Likewise.

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What transition word indicates a conclusion?

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In conclusion.

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What is the function of transition words that introduce examples?

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They introduce a new piece of evidence or support.

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What transition word would you use to show a difference between two ideas?

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On the other hand.

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What transition word can be used to indicate a sequence of events?

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First.