Transitions in Writing

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What are transitions in writing?

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Transitions are words or phrases that connect ideas and help the reader understand the flow of the text.

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Give examples of transition words that indicate time.

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First, next, before, now, finally.

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What is the purpose of using transition words?

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To guide the reader through the text and clarify the relationships between ideas.

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What transition word can be used to provide an example?

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For example.

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What transition word indicates a contrast between two ideas?

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However.

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What transition word can be used to add information?

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Additionally.

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What transition word can be used to show a result?

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As a result.

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What transition word can be used to show similarity?

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Likewise.

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What transition word can be used to indicate a choice?

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Otherwise.

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What is a chronological order in writing?

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Chronological order is the arrangement of events in the order they occur in time.