Transitional Words in Writing

The following transitional phrases/words are used to...

• introduce a claim

• introduce a counterclaim

• introduce evidence

• conclude

The following transitional phrases/words are used to...

Critics argue that….

Others may say…but I argue…

A common argument against this position is...but…

It’s easy to think...but when you look at the facts…

While some researchers say...nevertheless…

• introduce a counterclaim

• introduce evidence

• introduce a claim

• conclude

The following transitional phrases/words are used to....

• To sum it up

• To introduce a counterclaim

• To extend with a connection

• Explain a quote or information you have paraphrased.

The following phrases are used to...

To summarize

To sum up

All in all

In summary

To wrap up

Simply stated

• introduce evidence

• extend with a connection

• sum it up

• introduce a counterclaim

The following phrases are used to...

This reminds me of

I read another

This makes me think

I’ve had a similar experience

I am reminded of

I remember

I never knew

I wonder

• to introduce a claim

• to extend with a connection or reaction

• to introduce evidence

• to sum it up

TRUE or FALSE: Transitional phrases are words/phrases that act as a bridge between ideas.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which transition should be used for the following sentence: The man's attire and demeanor seemed intimidating at first. _____, as we began to speak I realized he was actually very kind.

• However

• Otherwise

• In conclusion

• Also

Which of the following transitional words is used to show contrast between two ideas?

• Furthermore

• However

• Similarly

• Consequently

Identify the transitional word in the following sentence: 'She was tired; nevertheless, she continued to work.'

• She

• Tired

• Nevertheless

• Continued

What is the purpose of transitional words in a paragraph?

• To introduce new characters

• To connect ideas smoothly

• To provide detailed descriptions

• To conclude the text