Using Transition Words for Coherent Writing

The video tutorial explains the importance of transitions in writing, categorizing them into four types: examples, additional points, results, and contrasts. Each type is illustrated with examples to show how they help sentences flow logically. The tutorial emphasizes the role of transitions in making writing clear and coherent, and encourages reaching out to the Effective Writing Center for further assistance.

What is the primary function of transitions in writing?

• To introduce new topics

• To show thought connections and sentence flow

• To provide background information

• To conclude paragraphs

Which transition would you use to give an example?

• For instance

• However

• Therefore

• Moreover

What transition can be used to add an additional point?

• Nevertheless

• Furthermore

• For example

• In fact

Which transition is appropriate for summarizing a point?

• By contrast

• For one thing

• Thus

• Similarly

What transition would you use to show a result?

• Moreover

• Similarly

• As a result

• Nevertheless

Which transition expresses a contrast?

• In addition

• Therefore

• To illustrate

• On the contrary

What transition would you use to indicate additional evidence is coming?

• Finally

• Furthermore

• However

• In other words

Which transition phrase alerts the reader that an example will be provided?

• Above all

• To illustrate

• Nevertheless

• Similarly

What transition phrase indicates the last point in a paragraph?

• Next

• By contrast

• In addition

• Finally

What is the purpose of using transitions in writing?

• To help the audience understand how sentences fit together

• To introduce new topics

• To make the paragraph longer

• To confuse the reader