Understanding Transition Words in Essays

This video tutorial explains the importance of using transition words in essays. It covers various types of transition words, including those for adding information, showing similarity, contrasting ideas, indicating cause and effect, and marking time or sequence. Examples are provided to illustrate their use in sentences, helping to improve the flow and coherence of writing.

Why are transition words important in essay writing?

• They make the essay more colorful.

• They make the essay longer.

• They help the essay flow smoothly.

• They add more complex vocabulary.

Which transition word can be used to add information?

• Conversely

• In addition

• Similarly

• However

What is a suitable transition word to show similarity?

• On the contrary

• Finally

• Therefore

• Similarly

Which transition word can be used to add a similar idea?

• Conversely

• Likewise

• Therefore

• Finally

Which phrase is often used to contrast ideas?

• On the other hand

• In addition

• In summary

• Moreover

What transition word can be used to show a contrast?

• Furthermore

• Similarly

• Unlike

• In addition

What transition word can be used to show cause and effect?

• Similarly

• Consequently

• Finally

• In contrast

Which transition word is used to indicate a sequence in time?

• Prior to

• On the contrary

• Moreover

• Equally

What is a good transition word to use in a conclusion?

• In conclusion

• Similarly

• In contrast

• However

Which transition word is used to summarize?

• To summarize

• In contrast

• Similarly

• Moreover