Transitions

What are transitions in writing?

• Pictures and diagrams used in writing

• The main argument of an essay

• A list of references at the end of an essay

• Words, phrases, and sentences that connect ideas

Why are transitions important?

• They replace the need for a conclusion

• They help bridge ideas and eliminate confusion

• They make writing choppy

• They add more pages to an essay

Which of the following is NOT a transition word for adding an idea?

• Moreover

• However

• Furthermore

• Also

What punctuation is used after transition words?

• A period

• A comma

• An exclamation mark

• No punctuation

Which transition word is used for contrasting ideas?

• However

• Therefore

• Subsequently

• Similarly

What type of conjunction is 'although'?

• Coordinating conjunction

• Subordinate conjunction

• Correlative conjunction

• None of the above

What are pointing words?

• Words that end an essay

• Words that repeat ideas to connect them

• Words that express emotions

• Words that start a new paragraph

Which of the following is a pointing word?

• Therefore

• Moreover

• This

• Both

How can repeating key words or ideas help in writing?

• It replaces the need for a thesis statement

• It increases the word count

• It helps the audience see connections between paragraphs

• It makes the essay more difficult to understand