Transition Worksheet

Transitions are words, phrases, and sentences that guide readers as they move through a text and signal
connections among ideas. Transitional words, phrases, and sentences guide the reader in much the same way as
road signs guide a motorist.

Writers use transitions both within paragraphs and between paragraphs.

Within paragraphs: Use transitions to link ideas with the paragraph. Use only those that are necessary to
make your ideas clear. Too many transitions distract the reader from your message and slow down the rhythm
of your language. Therefore, use only those that you need. In the following paragraph, transitions are
effectively used.

Although he was a delinquent in many ways, his mother still loved him. Even though he often
skipped school and was once arrested for breaking streetlights, his mother kept right on loving him. At one
time, he even stole a car. He was also a bully at school, and although he was intelligent, he still made poor
grades. Even though his mother, of course, was worried and hurt, she never let him know it. He never felt
deserted because she always stood behind him. Finally, he reformed. A mother’s love, in this case, paid
off.

Paragraph to Paragraph: Use transitional expressions in essays to connect ideas from paragraph to paragraph.
Usually in effective paragraphs, writers can use transitional sentences in the lead sentences and/or in the last
sentence to make clear the preceding or following paragraph’s connection to the one being written. If the essay
is logically arranged, the transitions simply emphasize that logical organization.

The following is a list of commonly used transitional words and phrases, which can be used to indicate a variety
of connections:

To indicate a conclusion or a result: Accordingly, As a result, As a consequence, As I have said, For that reason,
Inevitably, In other words, Necessarily, Thus

To introduce an illustration: As an example, Especially, For example, For instance, In other words, In particular,
Namely, To illustrate, That is

To make a qualification or contrast: After all, Although, By Contrast, Despite, However, In contrast, In spite of,
Nevertheless, On the contrary, On the other hand, Though, Whereas, Yet

To show cause and effect: Accordingly, As a consequence, As a result, Consequently, Necessarily, Since, Then,
Therefore, Thus

To mark the place: Above that, Below that, At this point, To the left, To the right, Beside, Under, Over, Beyond that

To add a thought: Again, Also, As well, Besides, Beyond that, Equally important, Finally, For one thing, Further, In
addition, Moreover, Nor, Or, Similarly

To emphasize: Above all, Certainly, Especially, In any event, Indeed, In fact, In particular, Most importantly, Surely

To emphasize time or space: Afterward, After a while, Briefly, Eventually, Formerly, Gradually, Immediately, In a short
time, In the future, In the meantime, Later, Meanwhile, Promptly, Soon, Suddenly

To show Comparison: In the same way, Likewise, To this end

To indicate a reason: For this purpose, For this reason, To this end
Created for Business Writing 2005 by Jennifer deWinter
 Transitions and Connective Phrases
Conjunctions To Introduce a Topic To Summarize To Show Purpose
and as for in all in order that
but concerning in a word in order to
or with regard to in brief so that
for with respect to briefly
nor in other words
so in short
yet in summary
(neither) that it
To Show Cause and Effect To Compare To Contrast To Explain, Give Reasons
accordingly by comparison conversely actually
as a consequence here again however admittedly
as a result in the same way instead because
consequently in a similar manner in spite of that certainly
for this reason likewise anyhow for example
hence similarly on the contrary in fact
it follows that so too on the other hand indeed
so/so that as otherwise really
then also rather than of course
therefore equally still since
thus yet that is
To Add Information and To Show Various To Show Conviction To Show Concession
Reasons Conditions after all admittedly
add to this in this event at least after all
again in these circumstances at the same time all the same
also under such circumstances apparently at any rate
besides this (that) being so even so granted
equally provided that evidently however
further in spite of certainly in any case
furthermore none/nevertheless conceivably in spite of
in addition at the same time conclusively it is true that
moreover even if doubtless nevertheless
once more if no doubt obviously
then too unless perhaps of course
too otherwise possibly still
yet again although presumably to be sure
yet another even though probably
though surely
despite undoubtedly
To Show Chronological To List or Show Logical
Order Order
after that first, second, etc for example though….yet
afterwards formerly for instance wherever…there
later earlier in particular since…then
shortly previously to illustrate the more…the more
subsequently before that to one…the other not only…but also
concurrently then this….that
in the meantime already these…those
in the meanwhile at last here….there
now at length either….or
simultaneously by that time neither…..nor
when/while/was finally whether….or

Created for Business Writing 2005 by Jennifer deWinter

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WORDS ASSOCIATED WITH MEAL

1. ......... is the most important meal of the day. In North America, this
morning meal time often includes eggs, toast, pancakes, waffles and bacon.

2. ......... is a main meal that people have at about 6:00 pm. This is a large meal
and can include items like mashed potatoes and gravy.

3. Sometimes, people will say that they want to have a ......... to eat. This
means that they want to eat a little something.

4. A ......... is a type of meal where many food dishes are put out on large
tables for customers. This is usually an all-you-can-eat type of meal.

5. ......... is a meal that people break for in the afternoon at about noon. This is
a mid-day meal that is usually lighter than an evening meal.

6. A ......... is a little something, like a light treat, that people eat to hold them
over until their next main meal.

7. ......... is a late morning meal that is a blend of breakfast and lunch.

Restaurants and hotels serve this kind of meal.

8. Supper is also called ......... sometimes.

9. ......... food is cooked and served quickly by certain restaurants. In North

America, these restaurants have drive-thru windows so customers can
order and pick up their meals without ever stepping out of their cars.

10. Sometimes, people say "Let's ......... lunch." This means they want to
meet and have lunch together.
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BRAINSTORMING AND CONNECTING IDEAS

Hang out Sleeping

with friends

Going to
cinema

Doing
homework

PARAGRAPH 1

STATEMENT : For me the best thing about weekend is..............................

SUPPORTING SENTENCE 1 : First, ..................................................................................................

SUPPORTING SENTENCE 2 : Besides that.........................................................................................

PARAGRAPH 2

STATEMENT : However, there are some things I don’t like.

SUPPORTING SENTENCE 1 : For example, .....................................................................................

SUPPORTING SENTENCE 2 : Moreover, ...........................................................................................

PARAGRAPH 3

CONCLUDING SENTENCE : But in general, I ..............................................................................

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