Using Transitional Words and Phrases Effectively

This tutorial explains the use of transitional words and phrases to connect ideas in writing. It covers various types of transitions, including those for adding, comparing, illustrating, contrasting, excluding, emphasizing, and showing results or causes. Examples are provided for each type, and the importance of not overusing transitions is emphasized. Additional resources for further help are also mentioned.

What is the primary purpose of using transitional words and phrases?

• To show how two ideas are connected

• To make sentences longer

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid using punctuation

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using transitions?

• Be careful not to over-use them

• Help readers follow your ideas better

• Over-use transitions in every sentence

• Use transitions within or between paragraphs

Which transition would you use to add or compare an idea?

• In addition

• For example

• However

• Rather

Which phrase would you use to illustrate or explain an idea?

• On the other hand

• For instance

• Instead

• Despite

Which transition would you use to introduce an opposing point?

• Although

• In particular

• Ultimately

• Moreover

Which phrase would you use to exclude an idea?

• Consequently

• As long as

• Especially

• Apart from

Which transition would you use to emphasize an idea?

• Above all

• In short

• For this reason

• On the other hand

Which phrase indicates a conditional relationship?

• Rather

• Because

• As long as

• In fact

Which transition would you use to show a result or cause?

• Ultimately

• For instance

• Despite

• Hence

Which transition would you use to conclude or summarize an idea?

• Actually

• In particular

• On the other hand

• For example