Writing: Transition words

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2-5

- Have you ever taken note of these words while reading and writing?

- Explain what you think the  function is of these words?

What are transitions words?
Why do we use them?

Give an example of a transition word

Now give an example of a sentence using this transition word

You have a list of transition words in front of you

Study this list for a few minutes

Look for one transition word you have never heard of before

Which transition word is new for you?

Try use this new transition word in a sentence.

Select a new transition word and write a sentence using it

Transition words are used to connect thoughts and ideas
Which transition word shows location?

1. For example
2. Below
3. Then

Transition words are used to connect thoughts and ideas
Which transition word shows time?

1. Between
2. In other words
3. Later

Transition words are used to connect thoughts and ideas
Which transition word adds information?

1. In addition
2. Over
3. Earlier

Transition words are used to connect thoughts and ideas
Which transition word compares and contrasts?

1. Earlier
2. Besides
3. Otherwise

Transition words are used to connect thoughts and ideas
Which transition word clarifies?

1. First
2. Besides
3. In other words

What is the nature of the CAPITALIZED transition word in each of the following sentences?
A water main broke in our street this morning, SO we had no water for hours.

1. addition
2. time
3. comparison
4. cause and effect

What is the nature of the CAPITALIZED transition word in each of the following sentences?
Lisa will probably become a lawyer, JUST LIKE her older sisters

1. time
2. contrast
3. compare
4. cause and effect

What is the nature of the CAPITALIZED transition word in each of the following sentences?
You can make boring tasks more pleasant. FOR EXAMPLE, listen to music on your mobile phone while you work.

1. contrast
2. comparison
3. illustration/example
4. cause and effect

What is the nature of the CAPITALIZED transition word in each of the following sentences?
Some houses in North Carolina are built very close to the shoreline. CONSEQUENTLY, a lot of money has been spent in projects trying to protect them from the sea.

1. addition
2. contrast
3. illustration/example
4. cause and effect

Fill in the right transition word and which type of transition is used.
Japanese cars, such as Nissan and Toyota, are famous for their fuel economy. ……………. , European cars such as Jaguar, BMW and Mercedes are known for their luxury.

1. Also/comparison
2. In contrast/contrast
3. For instance/example
4. Also/contrast

Fill in the right transition word and which type of transition is used.
If you have to drive alone for a long distance, it’s a good idea to keep the radio tuned to a talk station, to keep you alert. ………………. , you should stop and rest often.

1. Moreover/cause and effect
2. Therefore/example
3. However/addition
4. Moreover/addition

Fill in the right transition word and which type of transition is used.
Additions to a computer, ……………….. a wireless mouse, keyboard and printer, can add hundreds of euros to the original estimated cost.

1. because/ addition
2. because/example
3. for example/example
4. in contrast/comparison

Fill in the right transition word and which type of transition is used.
Foreign golf players do well in America ……………… the golf courses in other countries are harder to play than those in the U.S.

1. to illustrate/contrast
2. therefore/reason
3. because/reason
4. because/comparison

The End