Transitions

Transitions

Transition connects 2 sentences.

Period.

When a transition connects 2 sentences, use a period.

Semicolon

When It connects 2 independent clauses, use a semicolon(;).

Comma

Use a comma when a transition begins a sentence or clause. Don´t use a comma with most one-word transitions, when they appear midsentence.

Transition words.

• For addition & emphasis. (Moreover,in addition,furthermore)

• For show cause and effect.(Therefore,as a result,for this reason)

• For contrast and conflict. (However,On the other hand,in contrast)

• For sequence and order .(first,subsequently,finally)

Multiple Choice

To show an addition (more information), use a transition like:

• obviously, clearly, evidently

• as a result, because, since, so

• besides,moreover,in additiion, for example, furthermore.

• but, yet, although, though

Multiple Choice

Why do we use transitions?

• To make us mess up
• To make the writing flow
• to be mean
• Because we want to

Multiple Choice

_______ they tried hard, the students could not complete the project in time.

• Although
• Despite
• First

Multiple Choice

To show contradiction (opposite), use a transition like:

• first, next, before, now, finally
• as a result, because, since, so
• since, while, like
• however, but, although, conversely

Multiple Choice

(At the end of an essay:)
______________ the more educated a person is, the more choices he will have in a career.

• Otherwise,
• Meanwhile,
• In conclusion,
• Likewise,

Multiple Choice

Carlos started the year with low beginning grades; ______ he worked hard at home and pulled up all of his grades by the end of the nine weeks.

• however,
• furthermore,
• for example,
• in addition,

Multiple Choice

Brayan's writing is really distinct; ______ I can hear his voice when I read the words he chooses.

• simultaneously,
• equally important,
• in other words,
• despite that,

Multiple Choice

Brayan's writing is really distinct; ______ I can hear his voice when I read the words he chooses.

• simultaneously,
• equally important,
• in other words,
• despite that,

Multiple Choice

One C+ kept Yelitza from honor roll first quarter; ____ she's working extra hard this quarter to get all As and Bs.

• therefore,
• on the other hand,
• in addition,
• furthermore,

Multiple Choice

Andrew and Leo wanted to make honor roll this nine weeks; _________ they made sure to ask their teachers how they could raise their grades.

• for instance,
• as a result,
• however,
• in addition,

Multiple Choice

You can come with us if you are ready; ___________, you will have to ride the bus.

• nevertheless
• similarly
• moreover
• otherwise

Multiple Choice

To show an example (detail), use a transition like:

• like, such as, for example, for instance
• finally, lastly, in conclusion
• but, yet, although, though
• also, another, in comparison, too

Multiple Choice

To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like:

• besides, for example, also, furthermore

• first, next, before, later, finally

• also, another, like, in comparison

• as a result, since, consequently, because

Multiple Choice

To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like:

• besides, for example, also, furthermore

• first, next, before, later, finally

• also, another, like, in comparison

• as a result, since, consequently, because