Writing Quiz: Using Appropriate Transitions

Which transition word can be used to show a cause and effect relationship?

• nevertheless

• therefore

• because

• however

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What transition word can be used to compare and contrast two ideas?

• because

• therefore

• however

• also

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

When should you use the transition word 'however' in a sentence?

• To provide an example

• To indicate a time sequence

• To add a similar idea

• To contrast or show a contradiction between two ideas

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Provide an example of a transition word that can be used to show time sequence.

• Happy

• Tomorrow

• First

• Blue

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Explain when it is appropriate to use the transition word 'furthermore'.

• When adding more information or providing additional support for a point

• When contradicting a point

• When summarizing the main idea

• When introducing a new topic

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

What transition word can be used to add information to a sentence?

• furthermore

• nevertheless

• therefore

• however

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

In what type of writing is it important to use transitions to guide the reader through the text?

• Fiction and short stories

• Poetry and song lyrics

• Technical writing and manuals

• Expository and persuasive writing

How can transitions help improve the flow of a paragraph?

• By connecting ideas and showing the relationship between them.

• By adding irrelevant information

• By repeating the same idea multiple times

• By using complex and confusing language

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What transition word can be used to show a conclusion or result?

• meanwhile

• however

• therefore

• in conclusion

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Why is it important to use transitions in your writing?

• Using transitions is a waste of time

• Readers prefer writing without transitions

• Transitions make the writing more confusing

• Transitions help to connect ideas and improve the flow of your writing.