Transition Words in Writing

Furthermore is a linking word that conveys _____.

• addition

• contrast

• emphasis

• order

Undoubtedly is a linking word that conveys _____.

• addition

• contrast

• emphasis

• order

Indeed is a linking word that conveys _____.

• addition

• contrast

• emphasis

• order

Why do we use transitions?

• To make us mess up

• To make the writing flow

• to be mean

• Because we want to

I didn't like to spend time reading in class, but I enjoy it now.

• next

• eventually

• overall

• initially

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

To show a chronological event (movement in time), use a transition like:

• also, another, like, too, in comparison

• first, next, before, now, finally

• besides, in addition, for example, furthermore

• as a result, because, since, so , therefore

To show an addition (more information), use a transition like:

• obviously, clearly, evidently

• as a result, because, since, so

• besides, for example, furthermore

• but, yet, although, though

To show an ending, use a transition like:

• for instance, such as, like

• finally, in conclusion, lastly

• although, furthermore, besides

• first, next, later, after

To show an example (detail), use a transition like:

• like, such as, for example, for instance

• finally, lastly, in conclusion

• but, yet, although, though

• also, another, in comparison, too