Transition Words in Writing

One C+ kept Yelitza from honor roll first quarter; ____ she's working extra hard this quarter to get all As and Bs.

• therefore,

• on the other hand,

• in addition,

• furthermore,

Brayan's writing is really distinct; ______ I can hear his voice when I read the words he chooses.

• simultaneously,

• equally important,

• in other words,

• despite that,

Carlos started the year with low beginning grades; ______ he worked hard at home and pulled up all of his grades by the end of the nine weeks.

• however,

• furthermore,

• for example,

• in addition,

To show contradiction (opposite), use a transition like:

• first, next, before, now, finally

• as a result, because, since, so

• since, while, like

• however, but, although, conversely

You are such a good student. You will _____ get accepted to a good university.

• above all

• clearly

• moreover

• nevertheless

What is the primary purpose of transition words in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To help writing move smoothly from one topic to another

• To introduce grammatical errors

• To lengthen the text unnecessarily

Which of the following transition words can be used to introduce a contrasting idea?

• However

• Furthermore

• Moreover

• Likewise

Which of the following transition words can be used to add onto a topic that has already been explored?

• However

• In addition (to)

• Next

• In conclusion

What is the role of transition words in presenting the writer’s thoughts?

• To present thoughts in a disorganized manner

• To present thoughts in an orderly fashion

• To obscure the writer’s thoughts

• To introduce grammatical errors

Which of the following is NOT a function of transition words?

• Introducing new ideas

• Showing cause-and-effect relationships

• Clarifying vagueness

• Creating confusion