ELA Transition Words

Transition words...

• Show a result of actions or ideas in a paragraph

• Connect ideas in a paragraph

• Show a shift or emphasis of ideas in a paragraph

• All of the above

Which of the following transition words would NOT be used to add information to a paragraph that agrees with your argument?

• Additionally

• Furthermore

• Conversely

• Similarly

Which of the following phrases can be used to change the line of argument?

• Accordingly

• Although

• Instead

• Whereas

Which of the following would NOT be useful to add link more supportive evidence to a paragraph?

• Frequently

• However

• In particular

• Specifically

Which of the following phrases would NOT be suitable to introduce an example to a TEEL paragraph?

• Consequently

• Indeed

• In particular

• The most compelling evidence

Which of the following transition phrases is unsuitable to use in a conclusion?

• As can be seen

• Given these points

• On balance

• In the first place

Transition words and phrases will help give your TEEL paragraphs...

• Accuracy

• Cohesion

• Flair

• Expanded vocabulary

As a result of doing this quiz, you will:

• Take care to use transition words and phrases

• Examine lists of transition words and phrases, and incorporate new ones into your writing

• Use words like 'Accordingly' like an expert!

• All of the above

Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.

• therefore
• however
• otherwise

You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late.

• Consequently
• Furthermore
• Otherwise