Transitions in Writing

Which of the following transitions would be most effective at the beginning of a paragraph that introduces an opposing viewpoint?

• In addition

• On the other hand

• Furthermore

• Similarly

Choose the transitional word that indicates time.

• Therefore

• Meanwhile

• Moreover

• Similarly

Identify the transitional phrase that best shows the sequence in a process.

• On the other hand

• For instance

• First of all

• In contrast

A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _________, it is quiet and distraction free.

• However

• In addition

• All in all

• Although

Carlos started the year with low grades; ______ he worked hard at home and pulled up all of his grades by the end of the nine weeks.

• however,

• furthermore,

• for example,

• in addition,

______________ the more educated a person is, the more choices he will have in a career.

• Otherwise,

• Meanwhile,

• In conclusion,

• Likewise,

Identify the Transition

I like to go to concerts, in fact, it's my favorite type of entertainment.

• I like

• In fact,

• Favorite type

• Entertainment

If you want to enter the writing contest, you must submit your short stories no later than 5 p.m. on December 12. _________ , you'll have to wait for next year's competition.

• Otherwise

• In fact

Which of the following transitions does NOT mean to add something?

• Additionally

• Furthermore

• On the other hand

• Also

Which of the following transitions would be helpful when giving an example?

• Yet

• However

• Nevertheless

• For instance