Transitions Words

Transition Words Phrases

TRANSITIONAL WORDS AND PHRASES

Transitional words and phrases can create powerful links between your ideas and can help your reader understand your paper’s logic.

Transitional Words are used different ways:  add information, illustration/example. contradict/contrast, time/sequence, and conclusions.ll

Multiple Choice

Lisa woke up late, missed her bus, and forgot her homework on the table. ________________, it was not a good day for Lisa.

• In other words

• Similarly

• For example

Multiple Choice

_____________, we need to find out how many kids are attending the party. Then we can order the pizza.

• In conclusion

• First of all

• Even though

Multiple Choice

Joey happily decorated the Christmas tree. ________________, Mariana wrapped all the presents.

• Meanwhile

• On the other hand

• On the contrary

Multiple Choice

Jesse received an A on his English test. ______________, he did awesome on his Science test, too.

• Even though

• For example

• Moreover

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
• Moreover
• So
• In sum

Dropdown

My mom and I were taking a walk at the park. ​

Select answer

, it started to rain really heard.

Dropdown

I was relaxing peacefully on my couch. ​

Select answer

, my dog jumped up into my lap.

Dropdown

I need to clean my room. ​

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, I need to take out the trash.

Dropdown

My famil and I went camping last weekend. ​

Select answer

, we set up a tent.