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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Give an example of a transition word that shows time.

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Examples include 'before', 'after', 'then', and 'next'.

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What transition word can be used to show contrast?

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The word 'however' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What does the transition word 'therefore' indicate?

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'Therefore' indicates a conclusion or result based on previous information.

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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 coherence of writing.

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What transition word can be used to add information?

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The word 'also' is used to add more information.

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What does 'in addition to' mean?

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'In addition to' means to add something extra to what has already been mentioned.

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What transition word can be used to summarize?

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The phrase 'all in all' can be used to summarize information.

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What does the transition word 'instead' indicate?

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'Instead' indicates a choice or alternative to what was previously mentioned.

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What transition word can be used to show a sequence?

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The phrase 'to begin with' shows the first step in a sequence.