Transition Words Guide and Practice

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In other words?

• giving an example

• repeating an idea with different words

• showing a difference in ideas

• starting a new idea

What is the meaning of the transition word - Therefore?

• to end the composition

• give additional information

• for this reason, this will happen

• to begin the reasons

What is the meaning of the transition words- In fact?

• gives a specific example or evidence

• adds additional detail

• shows a difference

• concludes the writing

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - After that?

• begins the writing

• adds additional evidence

• begins the reasoning

• shows what happened next

What is the meaning of the transition word - Soon?

• immediately

• after a short time

• happened last

• happened first

What is the meaning of the transition word - Yet?

• beginning

• ending

• still, up until now

• additional informaiton

What is the meaning of the transition phrase - In the same way?

• shows a difference

• compares two situations that are similar

• beginning

• concluding

What is the synonym for transition words?

• words added to paragraphs

• connections between thoughts, helps with flow

• interrupts and breaks up ideas

• adds ideas and information

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

• Therefore

• Nonetheless

• Otherwise

There is no practice tonight; ____________ there has been no practice all week.

• however

• in fact

• yet

• therefore