Transitions Between Ideas

The transition word/phrase "However" is used to demonstrate which type of relationship between ideas?

• Sequence

• Comparison (similarity)

• Contrast

• Cause & effect

The transition word/phrase "In fact" is used to demonstrate which type of relationship between ideas?

• Emphasis

• Comparison (similarity)

• Sequence

• Addition

The transition word/phrase "Nonetheless" is used to demonstrate which type of relationship between ideas?

• Comparison (similarity)

• Example

• Cause & effect

• Contrast

The transition word/phrase "Moreover" is used to demonstrate which type of relationship between ideas?

• Addition

• Sequence

• Contrast

• Example

The transition word/phrase "Hence" is used to demonstrate which type of relationship between ideas?

• Emphasis

• Example

• Cause & effect

• Contrast

The transition word/phrase "In the same manner" is used to demonstrate which type of relationship between ideas?

• Sequence

• Addition

• Comparison (similarity)

• Emphasis

The transition word/phrase "To illustrate" is used to demonstrate which type of relationship between ideas?

• Example

• Emphasis

• Addition

• Cause & effect

Which of the following is the BEST transition sentence to introduce Paragraph 2?

Par. 1 main idea: Pineapples are delicious and nutritious.

Par. 2 main idea: Oranges are a tasty and healthy fruit.

• While pineapples are delicious and nutritious, oranges have other appeals.

• On the other hand, oranges are also tasty and healthy.

• Like pineapples, oranges are tasty and healthy.

• For example, oranges are tasty and healthy.

Which of the following is the BEST transition sentence to introduce Paragraph 2?

Par. 1 main idea: Video games are often criticized for their negative effect on players--especially young people.

Par. 2 main idea: Studies show that video games offer relaxation and valuable entertainment to young people.

• In addition to being criticized for their negative effects, video games offer relaxation and entertainment.

• In spite of all this criticism, studies show that video games may offer important benefits for young people.

• Certainly, video games provide relaxation and entertainment.

• As a result of this criticism, video games provide many benefits for young people.

Which of the following is the BEST transition sentence to introduce Paragraph 2?

Par. 1 main idea: Living off-campus can be a more affordable option for many college students than living in the dorms.

Par. 2 main idea: Off-campus living gives college students more freedom and flexibility to choose roommates, cook their own food, and live independently.

• To demonstrate, living off campus provides college students opportunities for freedom and flexibility.

• Subsequently, it gives college students more freedom and flexibility in a range of areas.

• While off-campus living is affordable, it gives college students more freedom and flexibility.

• Equally important as the financial benefits of off-campus living are the freedom and flexibility this choice offers students.