Basic Transitions

Why do we use transitions?

• to connect parts of our writing

• to use capital letters

My friend loves soccer. ____________, I prefer basketball.

• and

• however

Here are the steps to making the sandwich. First, get out the bread. ________, get the peanut butter.

• Next

• So

One reason that I study is to get good grades. __________ ___________ that I study is to learn more.

• For example

• Another reason

I have many pets. ________ ____________, we have two dogs that live inside.

• For example

• On the other hand

Today is sunny. ___________________, tomorrow is supposed to be stormy.

• Similarly

• On the other hand

We heard the fire alarm. _______________, we went outside.

• After a while

• Immediately

My book is full of action. _______________, Joe's book is full of action too.

• Similarly

• Although

__________________ it is October, I still don't have my Halloween costume.

• Although

• First

What transition would be great at the end of your writing?

• First of all

• In conclusion