Mastering Transition Words in Writing

What is the primary function of transition words in writing?

• To make sentences longer

• To link together ideas

• To confuse the reader

• To add unnecessary details

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word indicates the passage of time?

• Similarly

• However

• First

• In addition

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word can be used to indicate a sequence of events?

• In conclusion

• Then

• For example

• Nevertheless

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word can be used to add more information?

• Nevertheless

• Also

• Instead

• Yet

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What is the purpose of compare and contrast transitions?

• To indicate similarities or differences

• To show the passage of time

• To add more information

• To summarize ideas

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word indicates a contrast between ideas?

• In addition

• However

• For example

• Similarly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word is used to give an example?

• Nevertheless

• Similarly

• For instance

• Consequently

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What does the transition word 'because' indicate?

• An addition of information

• A summary of ideas

• A cause and effect relationship

• A sequence of events

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word can be used to summarize ideas?

• However

• Similarly

• In conclusion

• First

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition word can be used to show an effect?

• Consequently

• Similarly

• Yet

• In addition

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6