Writing STAAR Prep 2020: Transition Words

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What are transition words?

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Transition words are words or phrases that connect ideas and help the flow of writing.

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What does the transition word 'therefore' indicate?

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'Therefore' indicates a conclusion or result based on the previous statement.

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What does the transition word 'simultaneously' mean?

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'Simultaneously' means that two events are happening at the same time.

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What does the transition word 'consequently' indicate?

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'Consequently' indicates that something happened as a result of something else.

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What does the transition word 'similarly' mean?

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'Similarly' means that something is very much like something else.

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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 and improve the flow of writing.

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What does the transition word 'meanwhile' indicate?

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'Meanwhile' indicates that something is happening at the same time as something else.

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What does the transition word 'nevertheless' mean?

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'Nevertheless' means that despite what has been said, the following statement is still true.

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What does the transition phrase 'in other words' do?

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'In other words' is used to clarify or explain a previous statement.

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What is an example of a transition word that shows contrast?

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An example of a transition word that shows contrast is 'however'.