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Transition Words Flashcards

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1
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What transition word indicates addition?

A

Moreover

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2
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Which transition word suggests a contrast?

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However

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3
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Fill in the blank: ‘__________, the results were inconclusive.’

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Nevertheless

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True or False: ‘Furthermore’ can be used to introduce an example.

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False

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5
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What transition word is commonly used to indicate cause and effect?

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Therefore

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6
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Which transition word can signal a conclusion?

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In conclusion

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7
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What transition word is used to show a sequence?

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First

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8
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Fill in the blank: ‘The study was flawed; __________, it was not published.’

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Consequently

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9
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What transition word indicates a similarity?

A

Likewise

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True or False: ‘On the other hand’ is used to introduce a supporting idea.

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False

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11
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Which transition word suggests an example?

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For instance

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12
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What transition word indicates a summary?

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Overall

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13
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Fill in the blank: ‘The results were significant; __________, they support the hypothesis.’

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Thus

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14
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What transition word is used to indicate time?

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Subsequently

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15
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Which transition word can be used to emphasize a point?

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Indeed

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True or False: ‘In contrast’ is synonymous with ‘similarly’.

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False

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17
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What transition word indicates a condition?

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If

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18
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Fill in the blank: ‘The research was extensive; __________, it required significant funding.’

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Consequently

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19
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What transition word is used to clarify a statement?

A

In other words

20
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Which transition word indicates a conclusion drawn from evidence?

A

Hence

21
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What transition word suggests an alternative?

A

Alternatively

22
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘The project was delayed; __________, we missed the deadline.’

A

As a result

23
Q

True or False: ‘Similarly’ is used to introduce a contrast.

A

False

24
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What transition word indicates a result?

A

As a consequence

25
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Which transition word indicates a shift in thought?

A

Meanwhile

26
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘The theory was widely accepted; __________, it was challenged by new evidence.’

A

However

27
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What transition word is used to introduce a clarification?

A

That is

28
Q

True or False: ‘In summary’ is used to elaborate on a point.

A

False

29
Q

What transition word suggests a comparison?

A

Similarly

30
Q

Which transition word indicates an unexpected outcome?

A

Unexpectedly

31
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘The findings were surprising; __________, they opened new avenues for research.’

A

Consequently

32
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What transition word indicates a purpose?

A

In order to

33
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True or False: ‘In contrast’ is used to show agreement.

A

False

34
Q

What transition word can introduce a list?

A

Firstly

35
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Which transition word indicates a concession?

A

Although

36
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘The experiment was successful; __________, it confirmed the theory.’

A

Thus

37
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What transition word indicates a recommendation?

A

It is suggested that

38
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True or False: ‘Additionally’ is used to introduce a contrasting idea.

A

False

39
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What transition word indicates a clarification or explanation?

A

To clarify

40
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Which transition word suggests a conclusion based on evidence?

A

Therefore

41
Q

Fill in the blank: ‘The policy was effective; __________, it reduced costs.’

A

Consequently

42
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What transition word indicates a limitation?

A

Nevertheless

43
Q

True or False: ‘Conversely’ is synonymous with ‘similarly’.

A

False

44
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What transition word indicates an example or illustration?

A

For example

45
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Which transition word indicates a summary or final thought?

A

In summary

46
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Fill in the blank: ‘The results were promising; __________, further research is needed.’

A

However

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