Transitional Words and Phrases

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What are transitional words and phrases?

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

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Give an example of a transitional word that indicates contrast.

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Nevertheless is an example of a transitional word that indicates contrast.

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What transitional phrase would you use to show a cause-and-effect relationship?

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Consequently is a transitional phrase used to show a cause-and-effect relationship.

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What does the transitional phrase 'on the contrary' imply?

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'On the contrary' implies a direct opposition to a previous statement.

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Which transitional word would you use to indicate time sequence?

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First is a transitional word used to indicate the first step in a sequence.

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What is the purpose of using 'despite' in a sentence?

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'Despite' is used to show that something happens regardless of a particular condition.

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How does 'meanwhile' function in a sentence?

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'Meanwhile' indicates that two events are happening at the same time.

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What does 'as a result' signify in a sentence?

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'As a result' signifies the outcome or consequence of a previous action.

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What is the function of 'then' in a sequence of events?

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'Then' is used to indicate the next step or event in a sequence.

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What does 'due to' indicate in a sentence?

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'Due to' indicates the reason for something happening.