What is the primary function of transition words and phrases in writing?
Transition Words and Phrases

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To confuse the reader
To make sentences longer
To convey a shift from one idea to another smoothly
To add more words to a sentence
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do transition words affect the flow of a paragraph?
They make the paragraph longer
They help connect ideas and improve flow
They have no effect on the flow
They make the paragraph choppy
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a transition word used to show contrast?
However
Moreover
Finally
For example
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition phrase would you use to add more information?
Nevertheless
As a result
In addition
Finally
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of transition word is 'finally'?
To show contrast
To indicate sequence or time
To add emphasis
To give an example
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word would best complete the sentence: '___ computers, students typed their reports using a typewriter'?
Before
Because
However
In fact
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct transition word to complete the sentence: '___ I can't eat dairy, my mother ordered an ice cream cake for the picnic'?
In fact
Therefore
Even though
Besides
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