Transition Words

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What does the transition phrase 'As a result' mean?

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because of this

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What does the transition word 'Yet' mean?

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still, up until now

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What does the transition word 'Soon' mean?

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after a short time

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What does the transition word 'Instead' mean?

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suggest a difference

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What does the transition phrase 'After that' mean?

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shows what happened next

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What is a transition word?

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A word that connects ideas in writing.

Front

Give an example of a transition word that shows addition.

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Also

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What does the transition word 'However' indicate?

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It shows contrast.

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What is the purpose of using transition words in writing?

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To help the reader understand the flow of ideas.

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What does the transition phrase 'In conclusion' mean?

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It signals the end of a discussion.