Transitions in Writing

A standard transition is...

• When you repeat a word from the previous paragraph at the beginning of the next one

• When you reference an idea from your previous paragraph by using words like "that" and "this" to connect to the idea

• When you use a specific transition word that shows the relationship between two paragraphs or ideas

A word link is...

• When you repeat a word from the previous paragraph at the beginning of the next one

• When you reference an idea from your previous paragraph by using words like "that" and "this" to connect to the idea

• When you use a specific transition word that shows the relationship between two paragraphs or ideas

An idea link is...

• When you repeat a word from the previous paragraph at the beginning of the next one

• When you reference an idea from your previous paragraph by using words like "that" and "this" to connect to the idea

• When you use a specific transition word that shows the relationship between two paragraphs or ideas

Which type of transition is used here?

• Word link

• Idea link

• Standard transitional device

Which type of transition is used here? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

• Word link

• Idea link

• Standard transitional device

Which standard transition would best fit in the blank in this example?

• In addition

• Furthermore

• In conclusion

• However

Which standard transition would best fit in the blank in this example? (SELECT TWO)

• In addition

• Second

• So

• However

Which of these transitions would best fit if you were trying to elaborate or continue to explain your point from your previous paragraph?

• Furthermore

• However

• Lastly

• First

What is the purpose of a transition? (SELECT TWO)

• To help the reader see connections between paragraphs and ideas.

• To help your introduction be more interesting to the reader.

• To help your writing be smooth and easy to read.

• To keep your reader from guessing what's coming next.

Which standard transition would best fit in the blank in this example?

• In addition

• Nonetheless

• Also

• All in all