Transition Words

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.

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 would you use to contrast ideas?

• For instance

• However

• Moreover

• Similarly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2