Transition Words and Phrases

Transition Words and Phrases

Open Ended

List as many transition words you know...the person with the largest list gets +5 points extra credit. GO!

Transition words are used to...

• link words, phrases, or sentences

• help the reader to progress from one idea to the next idea

• help to build up coherent relationships within the text

Reasons you should work on your transiton words and phrases

• You see comments like "choppy," "jumpy," "lacks flow" on your essay

• Your audience has trouble following your organization or your train of thought

• You tend to write the way you think - and your brain often jumps from one idea to another pretty quickly

Multiple Choice

Karen is rich; ____, her cousin Kate is poor.

• therefore

• in addition

• however

Multiple Choice

We found that the mixture is effective. __________, it appeared to have additional effects we had not predicted.

• Therefore

• In conclusion

• Furthermore

Multiple Choice

We're in the process of writing an essay. _________, we need to brush up on the uses of transitional language.

• For example

• Equally important

• Therefore

Multiple Choice

The kids didn't study. ______, they failed the class.

• Consequently

• For instance

• Furthermore

Multiple Choice

Which punctuation mark follows every transition word or phrase?

• period (.)

• comma (,)

• semi colon (;)

• apostrophe (')

Multiple Choice

The Pandemic continues. ___, we're teaching and learning remotely.

• Still

• As a result

• However

NOTICE

Just like FANBOYS and AWUBIS, transition words and phrases have "meanings^".

Group 1: Add more information

• Furthermore,

• Additionally,

• In fact,

• Moreover,

Group 2: Show example or transition into evidence

• For example,

• For instance,

• To illustrate,

• Indeed,

• In other words,

Group 3: Show a sequence of something OR time

• First, Second, Third

• Finally,

• Lastly,

• Next,

Group 4: Conclusions

• Therefore,

• As a result,

• Consequently,

• Without a doubt,

• Thus,

• All things considered, --> Let's do more practice!

Multiple Choice

Which punctuation mark follows every transition word or phrase?

• period (.)

• comma (,)

• semi colon (;)

• apostrophe (')

Multiple Choice

"For instance" indicates that an example is about to come.

My older brother is the funniest person I know. For instance,

• he’s often crying and unhappy.

• he can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes

• he recently became afraid of his own shadow.

• I often feel myself longing for sleep when he speaks.

Multiple Choice

"Nonetheless" is a transition that shows an exception or contrast.

________. Nonetheless, Greg and Deborah found themselves paddling around the fountain’s shallow pool.

• Greg and Deborah desperately wished to swim in the public garden’s fountain

• Greg and Deborah wore their swimsuits to the public gardens

• The public garden’s rules clearly stated that visitors were not allowed to swim in the fountain

• Greg and Deborah were always rebellious

Multiple Choice

You can use "consequently" to show that the sentence that follows describes an effect of the previous sentence.

________. Consequently, I was late to the surprise party.

• I love surprise parties

• I missed the bus

• I am always on time

• I left an hour early

Multiple Select

Which of the following transition words is best used to start a conclusion or concluding sentence? (Check all 4 that apply!)

• However,

• Thus,

• All things considered,

• Consequently,

• Therefore,

Multiple Choice

I was just getting over the flu. ________, I went in to school to take the SAT.

• Then,

• First,

• Nevertheless,

• Immediately,

Multiple Choice

Jesse is an animal lover. ________, he adores penguins and pandas.

• Simultaneously,

• Specifically,

• Equally important,

• Despite,

Multiple Choice

At 1 p.m. Charlotte was eating lunch. ________, Joseph was just waking up after sleeping in.

• Simultaneously,

• So,

• Then,

• Consequently,

Multiple Choice

Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. ________, he was able to attend for free.

• Meanwhile,

• Second,

• Nonetheless

• Consequently,

Multiple Choice

Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. ________ he graded it during third period.

• Similarly,

• Truly,

• Then,

• Finally,

Multiple Choice

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. ________, pizza would be great, too.

• On the other hand,

• In summary,

• So,

• Moreover,

Multiple Choice

________ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.

• Beyond,

• Despite

• Indeed

• For instance,

Multiple Choice

________ fencing, Teddy had many other skills as well, like computer programming.

• First,

• Beyond,

• Finally,

• Moreover,

Multiple Choice

________, Jean painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.

• Truly,

• First,

• So,

• Specifically,

Multiple Choice

Giselle is a talented student. ________, she was the valedictorian her senior year.

• On the whole,

• Immediately,

• Indeed,

• Then,

Poll

How comfortable do you feel about using transitions?

• I got this!

• I am still unsure!

• I think I am good!

• I still need some practice!