What is the primary purpose of using transition words in writing?

Understanding Transition Words

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To make sentences longer
To clarify relationships between ideas
To confuse the reader
To add more words to a paragraph
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word indicates a contradiction between two ideas?
Therefore
But
Because
And
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it beneficial to have a variety of transition words?
To make sentences longer
To make writing more colorful
To avoid repetition and express different relationships
To confuse the reader
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of relationship does the transition word 'nevertheless' express?
Addition
Cause and effect
Contradiction
Sequence
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the context of space, what does the transition word 'however' indicate?
A sequence
A positive statement
An example
A contradiction
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word would you use to add another example?
However
Nevertheless
Therefore
Furthermore
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word would best connect two contrasting paragraphs?
On the other hand
In addition
For example
Similarly
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