Using Transitions

What are the different types of transitions that can be used in writing?

• Similarity

• Addition, Contrast, Cause and effect, Time

• Comparison

• Opposition

• Chronological

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Provide an example of a transition that shows cause and effect.

• The car ran out of gas, so the driver turned on the radio.

• Due to heavy rain, the streets flooded.

• The cat meowed, so the dog barked.

• The sun is shining, so people are wearing sunglasses.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

List three transition words or phrases that can be used to show contrast.

• however, on the other hand, in contrast

• nevertheless

• conversely

• despite this

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CCSS.L.1.6

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How can transitions be used to guide the reader through a complex argument?

• By signaling relationships between ideas, showing logical progression, and helping the reader follow the flow of the argument.

• By using overly complex language that obscures the argument

• By confusing the reader with irrelevant information

• By abruptly changing topics without warning

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Give an example of a transition that signals a change in time or sequence.

• simultaneously

• beforehand

• meanwhile

• afterwards

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Why is it important to use transitions effectively in academic writing?

• Using transitions effectively in academic writing is important to maintain coherence and clarity in the text.

• It is better to have abrupt shifts in academic writing rather than using transitions.

• Transitions in academic writing are only necessary for creative pieces, not academic texts.

• Using transitions effectively in academic writing is not important as it confuses the readers.

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CCSS.L.1.6

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Discuss the role of transitions in creating coherence within a paragraph.

• Transitions are unnecessary and disrupt the flow of the paragraph

• Transitions are primarily used to confuse the reader and create ambiguity

• Transitions help maintain the flow of the text and ensure that the reader can follow the logical progression of ideas within the paragraph.

• Transitions are only used for decorative purposes within a paragraph

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How can transitions be used to connect ideas between paragraphs?

• By using transitional words or phrases such as 'however', 'in addition', 'furthermore', 'on the other hand', 'conversely', 'therefore', 'thus', 'as a result', 'for example', 'in conclusion', etc.

• By using a different font style for each paragraph

• By repeating the same information in each paragraph

• By using emojis instead of words

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CCSS.L.1.6

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Which of the following transition could be used to indicate a difference between two different ideas?

• in brief

• on the other hand

• in summary

• to sum up

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which of the following could be used to indicate a similarity between two ideas?

• to put it another way

• as an illustration

• although

• likewise

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