Transitional Words in Writing

Suppose that you wanted to expand on an idea in your writing to further clarify the meaning for your readers. Which of following transition words or phrases would you NOT want to use?

• Furthermore

• Similarly

• Meanwhile

• Likewise

She had looked everywhere for a job; _______________, she was called for an interview.

• finally

• for example

• but

• so

The Pandemic continues. ___, we're teaching and learning remotely.

• Still,

• However,

• As a result,

"For instance" indicates that an example is about to come.

My older brother is the funniest person I know. For instance,

• he’s often crying and unhappy.

• he recently became afraid of his own shadow.

• he can make our mother laugh just by rolling his eyes

• I often feel myself longing for sleep when he speaks.

Over 100 people tried out for America's Got Talent; _______, many of the contestants had very weird talents. 

• in fact

• nevertheless 

• in the meantime

• although 

Steve fell off of his bicycle while performing dangerous tricks; ________, he broke his arm.

• consequently

• finally 

• nevertheless

• for example 

To start out a paragraph, we should use a...

• ... transitional phrase.

• .... comma.

• .... conclusion.

Which of the following transitional words is used to show contrast between two ideas?

• A) Similarly

• B) However

• C) Furthermore

• D) Likewise

In the sentence 'She was very tired; ____, she decided to continue working,' which transitional word best fits the blank?

• A) therefore

• B) nevertheless

• C) for example

• D) similarly

Which transitional word would you use to add information to a previous statement?

• A) Consequently

• B) Moreover

• C) However

• D) Therefore