Transition Words (Guide & Practice)

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What are transition words?

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Words or phrases that create powerful links between ideas in your paper and help the reader understand the logic in your topic.

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What is a synonym for transition words?

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Connections between thoughts, helps with flow.

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What do the words 'in fact', 'in other words', and 'to put it another way' do?

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They are words that repeat information.

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What do the words 'thus', 'therefore', 'consequently', and 'for that reason' indicate?

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They are words that show effect/result.

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What do the words 'nevertheless', 'unlike', 'however', 'rather than', 'though', 'although', 'nonetheless', 'but', and 'yet' signify?

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They are words that show contrast or differences.

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What do the words 'similarly', 'like', 'likewise', 'by comparison', 'as if', 'as', and 'in comparison' indicate?

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They are words that show a comparison.

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What is the purpose of transition words in writing?

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To create coherence and flow between sentences and paragraphs.

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Give an example of transition words that add information.

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Additionally, furthermore, moreover.

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What transition words can be used to show a conclusion?

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In conclusion, to summarize, ultimately.

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What transition words indicate a contrast?

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On the other hand, in contrast, conversely.