Mastering Transitions in Writing

Why are transitions important in writing?

• They make the writing more complex.

• They add more words to the essay.

• They help connect ideas and eliminate confusion.

• They make the writing longer.

Which of the following is a transitional phrase used to add to an idea?

• However

• Consequently

• In addition

• Despite

What type of transition is 'accordingly'?

• Comparison

• Contrast

• Cause and effect

• Addition

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Which transition would you use to contrast ideas?

• For instance

• However

• Moreover

• Similarly

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the correct punctuation for the transition 'although'?

• Comma after the clause

• No comma needed

• Comma before the word

• Comma after the word

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which transition is used to compare ideas?

• Consequently

• Despite

• Therefore

• Similarly

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What transition would you use to provide an example?

• In other words

• Similarly

• For instance

• Meanwhile

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which of the following is a pointing word?

• However

• Moreover

• Consequently

• This

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should you ensure when using pointing words?

• They are used at the beginning of a sentence.

• They clearly refer to a specific idea in the previous sentence.

• They are used in every paragraph.

• They are always followed by a comma.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Why is it important to repeat ideas without using the exact wording?

• To make the essay longer.

• To add more transitions.

• To avoid monotony.

• To confuse the reader.