Exploring Transitional Words and Phrases

The video tutorial explains the use of transitional words and phrases to enhance writing flow. It covers various categories of transitional words, including time and sequence words for chronological order, words for emphasizing points, illustrative words for examples, contrast and comparison words, and conclusion words. These tools help in structuring writing effectively and making it more coherent.

Why are transitional words and phrases important in writing?

• They make the writing more complex.

• They make the writing more difficult to understand.

• They help to give the writing a smooth flow.

• They make the writing longer.

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Which of the following is a time and sequence word?

• Namely

• First

• However

• Moreover

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Which word would you use to indicate something happening after another event?

• Finally

• Previously

• Initially

• Next

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Which word is used to emphasize a point?

• Meanwhile

• Certainly

• Thus

• Instead

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Which word can be used to illustrate an example?

• Consequently

• Ultimately

• However

• For instance

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Which word would you use to show a contrast?

• Similarly

• Therefore

• Moreover

• Although

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Which word is appropriate for concluding a statement?

• Namely

• Instead

• Meanwhile

• In summary

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Which word would you use to indicate a result?

• Expressively

• But

• Thus

• Like

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