Understanding Transition Words
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using transition words in a piece of writing?
To make the writing more confusing and difficult to understand
To create a disjointed and incoherent piece of writing
To add unnecessary length to the writing
To improve the flow and coherence of the writing by connecting ideas and showing the relationships between different parts of the text.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Provide an example of a transition word that shows addition.
instead
however
furthermore
although
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word best connects two contrasting ideas?
However
Therefore
Similarly
Consequently
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify a transition word that indicates a cause and effect relationship.
therefore
however
in conclusion
meanwhile
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do transition words help to create coherence in writing?
Transition words only serve to repeat the same idea multiple times
Transition words create confusion in writing by disrupting the flow of ideas
Transition words help to connect ideas and show the relationship between different parts of the writing, improving the flow and coherence by guiding the reader through the text.
Transition words are unnecessary and add unnecessary length to the writing
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word indicates a cause-and-effect relationship?
Furthermore
Nonetheless
Thus
Consequently
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word is used to add information to support a previous point?
Nevertheless
Consequently
Meanwhile
In addition
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
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