Transitions and Transitional Phrases

How do transitions improve the flow of a written piece?

• By repeating the same ideas and making the writing redundant.

• By connecting ideas and creating a smooth transition between paragraphs or sections.

• By adding unnecessary details and making the writing more convoluted.

• By interrupting the flow and creating confusion between paragraphs or sections.

What are some transitional phrases that can be used to show cause and effect?

• in addition

• consequently, as a result, therefore, thus, hence, because, since, due to, and so

• however

• meanwhile

Which type of transitional phrase is used to indicate addition or introduction?

• However

• For instance

• Furthermore

• On the contrary

What is the difference between transition words and transition phrases?

• Transition words and transition phrases have the same meaning.

• Transition words are longer than transition phrases.

• Transition words are single words, while transition phrases are groups of words.

• Transition words are used at the beginning of a sentence, while transition phrases are used in the middle.

Juan played with his toys all afternoon; ____________, he had no time to finish homework.

• when

• as a result

• likewise

• instantly

After the dance, Gru took his date for a milkshake; _________, Groot took his date for coffee.

• all in all

• consequently

• as you can see

• on the flip side

While watching the Olympics, first, Letty cheered on the Mexican soccer team; ______, she cheered for the Australian tennis teams and finally, she cheered for the Canadian curling team.

• of course

• next

• nevertheless

• for example

The teenagers took a wrong turn; _________, their car ended up in the lake.

• therefore

• indeed

• however

• for example

My grandmother was a cook, gardener, and crochet artist;_______, she had many talents.

• in short

• for example

• close by

• likewise

Xin needed front row tickets to the concert;_____, he stood in line for 48 hours.

• nearby

• for this reason

• similarly

• furthermore