Transitions & Cohesion Vocab Quiz

Which transition word should be used to indicate a sequence or order of events?

• First
• Therefore
• Moreover
• However

Which transition word should be used to show cause and effect?

• Because
• Although
• Meanwhile
• Finally

Which transition word should be used to compare two things or ideas?

• Similarly
• While
• Additionally
• Hence

Which transition word should be used to introduce a conclusion or summarize information?

• Therefore
• Nonetheless
• Furthermore
• Moreover

Which transition word should be used to provide an example or illustrate a point?

• For instance
• In addition
• As a result
• On the other hand

Which transition word should be used to show time sequence or chronological order?

• Then
• Although
• Hence
• Moreover

What is a transition?

• a connecting word, phrase, or clause that a writer may use to clarify the relationship between ideas in a text
• the quality of connection between ideas and details within a sentence or paragrap
• The first paragraph in an essay
• The last paragrph in an essay

What does cohesion mean in writing?

• The quality of connection between ideas and details within a sentence or paragraph
• a connecting word, phrase, or clause that a writer may use to clarify the relationship between ideas in a text
• The conclusion of a paragraph
• How well the writing answers the question

Fill in the best with the best transition word or phrase. Isabel packed the lunches. ___________________, Lara filled the water bottles.

• Meanwhile
• On the other hand
• On the contrary
• First of all

Fill in the best with the best transition word or phrase. Today Liz got a 100% on her homework, earned an A on her ELA quiz and got candy for doing what she was supposed to. ____________________, it was a good day for Liz.

• In other words
• Similarly
• For example
• Although