Transition Words and Phrases

Which is NOT a word that shows a contrast?

• However

• On the other hand

• Likewise

• In contrast

Which TWO words show a time or sequence?

• Meanwhile

• So

• As a result

• Next

Which words are used to show similarity?

• Similarly

• Too

• Otherwise

• Likewise

Which word could be used to add information?

• Although

• Therefore

• So

• Furthermore

Connecting words or phrases that enables writing to flow smoothly from one idea to the next are called ______.

• revising

• transition words

• editing

• publish

What is the BEST transition to add to the beginning of sentence 15?

• In the beginning

• In addition

• As a result

• However

What is the BEST transition to add to the beginning of sentence 15?

• In the beginning

• In addition

• As a result

• However

My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.

• For example

• Additionally

• As a result

• Furthermore

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

• However

• In addition

• All in all

• Although

You can have slices from the pepperoni pizza, ___________________ the veggie pizza.

• as well as

• in contrast

• hence

• in fact