Act Transition

Transition words make your writing flow. When you are moving from one idea to the next, a transition is a quick way to help explain how the two ideas relate. Depending on the relationship between the two things you're connecting, you'll use different transitions. Some transitions show contrast; others give examples.

According to this passage, how can transition words help your writing?

• Transition words make it clear how your ideas relate.
  

• Transition words make your writing more specific.
  

• Transition words add complexity to your ideas.
  

• Transition words make your ideas harder to follow.
  

Nonetheless is a transition that shows an exception or contrast.
________.  Nonetheless, Greg and Deborah found themselves paddling around the fountain’s shallow pool.

• Greg and Deborah desperately wished to swim in the public garden’s fountain

• The public garden’s rules clearly stated that visitors were not allowed to swim in the fountain

• Greg and Deborah wore their swimsuits to the public gardens

• Greg and Deborah were always rebellious

The transition "meanwhile" can be used to show that something happened at the same time as something else. It can also be used to point out two conflicting ideas that both occur.
Which of the following passages uses the word “meanwhile” correctly?

• I quickly ran to the store for more napkins. Meanwhile, “I’ll be back!” I shouted, to my unconcerned guests as I hurried out the door.
  

• I met my grandfather at the station. Meanwhile, I had really missed him.
  

• My cousin often sleepwalks. Meanwhile, she thinks it is because of her realistic dreams.
  

• The mayor supported building a new swimming pool. Meanwhile, the town’s citizens opposed the plan.
  

"Similarly" is a transition that means that a statement is very much like the previous statement
.Anwita and I are a lot alike. Anwita enjoys learning about the solar system. Similarly,

• I enjoy studying the stars.
  

• I dislike the dark.
  

• Anwita goes to bed early.
  

• I’m a vegetarian.
  

The transition "specifically" introduces a very concrete example of whatever was just mentioned.

I am easily annoyed. Specifically,

• I have a lot of pet peeves.
  

• I am often enthusiastic
  

• I can’t stand when people chew gum.
  

• I think I can succeed.
  

The transition "moreover" means that additional support or evidence is coming.

Katrina should run for her city council. She is passionate about her city. Moreover,

• she doesn’t really like hard work.
  

• she is well known and liked by her neighbors.
  

• she is timid and dislikes crowds.
  

• she is often misinformed.
  

Which transition word would best fit in the following sentence? 'The weather was terrible; ________, the event was canceled.'

• A) therefore

• B) however

• C) meanwhile

• D) similarly

Identify the transition word in the following sentence: 'She was tired after the long journey; nevertheless, she decided to attend the meeting.'

• A) tired

• B) after

• C) nevertheless

• D) decided

What is the purpose of transition words in a paragraph?

• A) To confuse the reader

• B) To connect ideas smoothly

• C) To introduce new topics

• D) To summarize the paragraph

Choose the correct transition word to complete the sentence: 'He was not feeling well. _______, he went to work.'

• A) Therefore

• B) Consequently

• C) Nonetheless

• D) Similarly