Transition Words in Writing

Alternatively is a linking word that conveys _____.

• addition

• contrast

• emphasis

• order

What is the meaning of the transition words- In fact?

• gives a specific example or evidence

• adds additional detail

• shows a difference

• concludes the writing

To show an example (detail), use a transition like:

• like, such as, for example, for instance
• finally, lastly, in conclusion
• but, yet, although, though
• also, another, in comparison, too

To show cause and effect (how and why things happen), use a transition like:

• besides, for example, also, furthermore
• first, next, before, later, finally
• also, another, like, in comparison
• as a result, since, consequently, because

____________I didn't like to spend time reading in class, but I enjoy it now.

• next
• eventually
• overall
• initially

What is the meaning of the transition word - Soon?

• immediately

• after a short time

• happened last

• happened first

Check your written application carefully and correct your mistakes. _____ submit it to the employer.

• Besides

• Clearly

• Finally

• While

Bring water, snacks, a rain jacket, a knife and, _____, a sturdy backpack.

• along with

• even so

• in addition

• last but not least

What is the meaning of the transition word - Yet?

• beginning

• ending

• still, up until now

• additional informaiton

What is the meaning of this transition phrase - However?

• tells when something is ending

• shows a difference between two sentences/ideas

• tells when something is beginning

• give further proof