What is the main purpose of transition words in a sentence?

Exploring Transition Words and Phrases

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To add more words to the sentence
To make the sentence longer
To signal the order of events
To confuse the reader
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word would correctly start a recipe instruction?
Finally
First
Last
Next
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What effect does using the correct transition words have on a set of instructions?
Makes them more confusing
Makes them harder to follow
Makes them longer
Makes them clearer
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a common transition word used to show sequence?
First
Next
Additionally
Last
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which category of transition words would 'consequently' fall under?
Addition
Cause and effect
Contrast
Time and sequence
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the passage, which transition word is used correctly?
As a consequence
Instead
Additionally
Otherwise
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word is used correctly at the end of the passage?
Otherwise
As a consequence
For example
Finally
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