Transitional Words and Phrases Review

What are transitions used for in writing?

• Transitions are used to add unnecessary details to writing.

• Transitions are used to create smooth and logical connections between ideas, sentences, and paragraphs.

• Transitions are used to make writing more repetitive.

• Transitions are used to confuse the reader.

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CCSS.W.11-12.1C

CCSS.W.11-12.2C

What is the difference between transition words and transition phrases?

• Transition words and transition phrases have the same meaning.

• Transition words are longer than transition phrases.

• Transition words are single words, while transition phrases are groups of words.

• Transition words are used at the beginning of a sentence, while transition phrases are used in the middle.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Why are transitions important in writing?

• Transitions are not important in writing because they confuse the reader.

• Transitions are important in writing because they create coherence and flow between ideas.

• Transitions are important in writing because they make the text longer and more complex.

• Transitions are not important in writing because they disrupt the flow of ideas.

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CCSS.W.11-12.1C

CCSS.W.11-12.2C

CCSS.W.11-12.4

Juan played with his toys all afternoon; ____________, he had no time to finish homework.

• when

• as a result

• likewise

• instantly

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

After the dance, Gru took his date for a milkshake; _________, Groot took his date for coffee.

• all in all

• consequently

• as you can see

• on the flip side

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

While watching the Olympics, first, Letty cheered on the Mexican soccer team; ______, she cheered for the Australian tennis teams and finally, she cheered for the Canadian curling team.

• of course

• next

• nevertheless

• for example

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The teenagers took a wrong turn; _________, their car ended up in the lake.

• therefore

• indeed

• however

• for example

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

My grandmother was a cook, gardener, and crochet artist;_______, she had many talents.

• in short

• for example

• close by

• likewise

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Xin needed front row tickets to the concert;_____, he stood in line for 48 hours.

• nearby

• for this reason

• similarly

• furthermore

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Despite studying for weeks, Tina felt unprepared for the exam; _______, she scored higher than she expected.

• therefore

• as a result

• nevertheless

• similarly

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E