Transitional words and phrases

What is the purpose of using transitional words in writing?

• To improve the flow of writing and clarify the relationships between ideas.

• To make the writing more complex and difficult to understand.

• To add more adjectives and adverbs to the text.

• To increase the length of the writing without adding value.

What transitional word would you use to indicate a conclusion?

• Firstly

• Finally

• Additionally

• However

Which transitional word can be used to indicate a sequence of events?

• Next

• However

• Although

• Meanwhile

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What transitional phrase would you use to show a result?

• As a result.

• In addition to that.

• For example.

• On the contrary.

Identify a transitional word that can indicate similarity.

• Similarly

• However

• Likewise

• Therefore

Why is it important to vary transitional words in writing?

• To maintain reader interest and avoid repetition.

• To make the writing longer and more complex.

• To confuse the reader with different styles.

• To limit the vocabulary used in the text.

Give an example of a transitional word that indicates contrast.

• However

• Additionally

• Furthermore

• Consequently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Provide an example of a transitional phrase that adds information.

• Furthermore

• However

• Moreover

• On the other hand

What does the transitional phrase 'on the other hand' indicate?

• It indicates a contrast or an alternative perspective.

• It indicates agreement or similarity.

• It indicates a cause-and-effect relationship.

• It indicates a conclusion or summary.

What transitional phrase can be used to introduce an example?

• For instance.

• For example.

• In conclusion.

• Additionally.