Transition words

Why would you(an author) use a transition when you write?

• help sentence flow and guide your readers from one thought to another in a text
• they are like a bridge
• they help people understand the main idea
• they help compare and contrast

I dropped my cell phone and it broke. _______, i need to either buy a new one or borrow yours.

• because of this

• but

• however

• I believe

Which transition would best fit in the middle of the story?

• Lastly

• At first

• To end off

• Meanwhile

Foxes live in burrows that they dig in the ground. ___________, Meerkats also live in burrows.

• as well as

• In contrast

• To sum up

• finally

Britney was on the basketball team last year at the New York School for the Deaf. In addition, she was on the volleyball team.

• Add to

• Compare

• Contrast

• Example

• Time

____________________ environmental problems are overwhelming, there is still hope.

• Despite

• Because

• Even though

• While

An example of a supporting transition is:

• Therefore

• In conclusion

• In addition

This transition signal lets us know that a writer is about to clarify (explain or make clear) or to interpret a certain point.

Moreover

• Time

• Cause and Effect

• Contrast

• Adding Info.

Ella is a good student. _____________, she is also a good friend.

• In other words

• Although

• Furthermore