Transitions

Transitions notes

Transitions are words or phrases that link one thought to the other. It can lead the reader from one sentence and one paragraph to another in a logical and sensible way.

This means that it can be made within paragraphs or between paragraphs so that ideas run smoothly.

Transitions Examples

• A dog shows loyalty by walking with you, listening when you talk, and thinking you're the best human in the world. Additionally, dogs are always happy to see you even when you are gone for 20 minutes.

• Students should attend class. Otherwise, they may lose their position.

• Even though the book is difficult to read, it is very interesting.

• Houseplants require much care and attention. Similarly, outdoor plants must be cared for properly.

Notes Sort
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Categorize

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therefore

as a result

consequently

since

for that reason

thus

although

yet

on the other hand

otherwise

nevertheless

on the contrary

in addition

furthermore

moreover

too

also

and

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Addition

Contrast

Cause and Effect

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After

Following

In the meantime

During

When

While

more importantly

more critical still

primarily

most signficantly

even more vital

most essential

to illustrate

for example

as an illustration

this is proven by

as is evidenced by

this can be seen when

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Time

Importance

Support

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finally

in short

lastly

ultimately

all in all

in sum

to clarify

to explain

in other words

simply put

that is to say

simply stated

likewise

similarly

in the same way

much like

in similar fashion

along the same lines

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Comparison

Clarification

Conclusion

Practice Questions

Multiple Choice

Regular exercise _____ good nutrition will ensure a long and healthy life.

• without

• in addition to

• because

• therefore

Multiple Choice

I wear reading glasses; ___, I hate how I look in them.

• furthermore

• however

• therefore

• because

Multiple Choice

I didn't have time to study for the test; ___, I got a bad grade.

• consequently

• however

• nevertheless

• because

Multiple Choice

This transition word introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just mentioned.

• Despite

• However

• Such as

• Simultaneously

Multiple Choice

This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.

• Consequently

• Nonetheless

• In conclusion

• For instance

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the best transition.

Tomas and Mike had planned to play Fortnite after school. ________, the brothers helped their abuela prepare a delicious dinner.

• As a result

• For example

• Instead

• In conclusion

Multiple Choice

My feet were already hurting; ___, I kept walking up the hill.

• therefore

• consequently

• nevertheless

• furthermore

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the best transition.

Jaden is an excellent long distance runner. ________, his cousin Anthony is better with short distances.

• Therefore

• Otherwise

• However

• In addition