Transition Phrases

Which author's purpose matches the following transition phrases: however, on the other hand, but, yet, nevertheless, on the contrary

• inform

• compare

• contrast

• narrate

Which author's purpose matches the following transition phrases: in the same way, while, similarly, as, also, like, likewise

• inform

• compare

• contrast

• narrate

Which author's purpose matches the following transition phrases: another, also, besides, next, in addition, finally

• inform

• compare

• contrast

• narrate

Which author's purpose matches the following transition phrases: first, second, third, during, while, after, soon, late, as soon as, meanwhile, finally, about, afterward

• inform

• compare

• contrast

• narrate

Which text structure is indicated by the following transition words: first, second, third, then, subsequently...

• cause and effect

• compare/contrast

• chronological

• sequence

Which text structure is indicated by the following transition words: Early in 2017, in the 19th century, later that summer...

• cause and effect

• compare/contrast

• chronological

• sequence

The restaurant was quite crowded; ____________, they were unable to get a seat.

• consequently

• nonetheless

• in fact

• additionally

A dietitian can guide you in improving your eating habits; ____________, he/she can provide you with tasty recipes.

• moreover

• however

• rarely

• conversely

You have hurt my feelings; ____________, I will forgive you.

• therefore

• namely

• similarly

• nonetheless

Samantha prepared the dinner; ____________, her brother set the table.

• formerly

• meanwhile

• nevertheless

• because