Transition Words

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

Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

• Therefore,

• Otherwise,

• However,

• In addition,

Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.

• Therefore

• Nonetheless

• Otherwise

• In other words

Emily wanted to sit next to Michael; ________, the teacher sat her next to someone else.

• As a result

• For example

• Instead

• In conclusion

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

• Consequently

• Otherwise

• Nonetheless

• Furthermore

We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.

• Furthermore

• However

• For example

• Similarly