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 writing flow smoothly.

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Why do we use transitions?

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To make the writing flow.

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List some transitions that show chronological order.

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First, next, before, now, finally.

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What transition would you use to show cause and effect?

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As a result, since, consequently, because.

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What transition indicates a contradiction?

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However, but, although, conversely.

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What is a chronological transition?

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A transition that indicates the order of events in time.

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Give an example of a transition that shows addition.

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Furthermore, in addition.

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What is the purpose of using transitions in a paragraph?

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

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What transition can be used to compare two ideas?

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Similarly, likewise.

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What does the transition 'initially' indicate?

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It indicates the beginning or first stage of something.