Transition Words

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What is a transition word?

Back

Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas.

Front

Fill in the blank: He was an outstanding President. _______ he may have been the best President of them all.

Back

In fact.

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Fill in the blank: Bowling is a sport in which the player with the highest score wins. _____, in golf, the lowest score wins.

Back

On the other hand.

Front

Choose the correct sentence that goes before the following sentence: ____________. Consequently, I was late to my first class.

Back

I missed the bus.

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Fill in the blank: His presidency was brought down by scandal. ______________ he was a pretty good bowler.

Back

On the bright side.

Front

What is the purpose of transition words in writing?

Back

To guide readers through the text and clarify relationships between ideas.

Front

Give an example of a transition word that indicates contrast.

Back

However.

Front

What transition word can be used to add information?

Back

Furthermore.

Front

Fill in the blank: I wanted to go for a walk. ________, it started to rain.

Back

Unfortunately.

Front

What transition word would you use to show a cause and effect relationship?

Back

Therefore.