Transition

This transition can be used to COMPARE two things (say how they are the same)

• Finally

• Furthermore

• Likewise

• Without a doubt

This transition can be used to CONTRAST two things (show how they are different)

• Clearly

• To emphasize

• For instance

• Conversely

Which is the proper way to include the transition word, because?

• Because I didn't read my books; I received a lower grade in Mr. Eagan's class.

• Because I didn't read my books I received a lower grade in Mr. Eagan's class.

• Because I didn't read my books, I received a lower grade in Mr. Eagan's class.

• Because i didn't read my books, I received, a lower grade in Mr. Eagan's class.

Which transition could you use to combine the ideas in the third and fourth sentences?

• as a result

• yet

• since

• first

Andrew and Leo wanted to make honor roll this nine weeks; _________ they made sure to ask their teachers how they could raise their grades.

• for instance,

• as a result,

• however,

• in addition,

Which of these transitions logically connects these two ideas? ( choose all that apply.)

• most importantly

• in addition

• furthermore

• however

Which transition could you use to combine the ideas in the third and fourth sentences?

• as a result

• yet

• since

• first

I used to think Pokemon Go was the best game ever. _______I now think that Fortnite is the best.

• By way of example,

• For instance,

• Therefore,

• However,

This transition can be used to summarize or wrap everything up

• Likewise

• Next

• In conclusion

• Additionally

This transition can be used to add another fact

• Truly

• In conclusion

• Finally

• In addition