What is the main purpose of transition words in a sentence?

Exploring Transition Words and Phrases

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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To add more words to the sentence
To make the sentence longer
To signal the order of events
To confuse the reader
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word would correctly start a recipe instruction?
Finally
First
Last
Next
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What effect does using the correct transition words have on a set of instructions?
Makes them more confusing
Makes them harder to follow
Makes them longer
Makes them clearer
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a common transition word used to show sequence?
First
Next
Additionally
Last
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which category of transition words would 'consequently' fall under?
Addition
Cause and effect
Contrast
Time and sequence
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the passage, which transition word is used correctly?
As a consequence
Instead
Additionally
Otherwise
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word is used correctly at the end of the passage?
Otherwise
As a consequence
For example
Finally
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do after reading the passage and identifying the correct transition words?
Ignore the passage
Write down the incorrect words
Rewrite the passage
Write down the correct words
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word would best complete the sentence: 'I finished my homework; ____, I went to bed.'?
Finally
Then
Next
First
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word would best complete the sentence: '____, we need to gather all the ingredients.'?
First
Then
Next
Finally
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