transitions words
Words that help connect or link ideas, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs.
Transition words
addition- adding more information
contrasting- connecting two ideas by their differences
comparing- showing how similar two ideas are
cause and effect- showing cause or reason
Types of transition words
transition words that show the order of steps or time
sequence transition words
Identify the subordinate clause:
Because my coffee was too cold, I heated it in the microwave.
Because my coffee was too cold
what does the prefix dis- mean?
can you give some examples?
not, opposite
ex: disagree, disappear
Identify the transition word:
I went to the mall after she gave me my paycheck.
after
Identify the transition words and which type of transition word it is:
She likes to eat sweets, similarly, she loves chocolate.
similarly: comparison
Fill in the sequential transition words:
________ I went to the gym to workout, ______ I walked to the deli and ordered a sandwich, and ______ I got home and watched TV.
first, then, (next), finally, (lastly)
Identify the subordinate clause:
Whenever prices go up, customers buy fewer products.
Whenever prices go up
what does the prefix ex- mean?
can you give some examples?
out of, away from, lacking, former
ex: exhale, explosion
Identify the transition word:
You should consider acting since you love being on stage.
since
Identify the transition words and which type of transition word it is:
He was cold and tired, furthermore, he was hungry.
furthermore: addition
Identify the transition word and the type of transition word it is:
The play was great, nonetheless, I was sick of seeing it after the fourth time.
nonetheless: contrast
Identify the subordinate clause:
Before I turn in my essay, I need to proofread my writing.
Before I turn in my essay
what does the prefix in- mean?
can you give some examples?
not, without
not, without
ex: inaction, invisible, incomplete
Identify the transition word:
You had no real knowledge, therefore, no way to make a wise decision.
therefore
Identify the transition words and which type of transition word it is:
I couldn't bring myself to throw out my favorite sweater even though it had holes in it.
even though: contrast
What types of transition words are these?
First of all, pour a half-cup of milk in the bowl; second, add two eggs; and third, stir the mixture
sequential
Identify the main clause:
Because I was running late for work, I was snippy with him.
I was snippy with him
what does the prefix mis- mean?
can you give some examples?
bad, wrong
ex: mislead, misplace
Identify the transition word:
I'll finish cooking dinner, meanwhile, you can set the table.
meanwhile
Identify the transition words and which type of transition word it is:
She studied hard for the final, therefore she did well.
therefore: cause and effect
Identify the transition word and the type of transition word it is:
Maria decided not to go on the cruise. In fact, she told me, "No, way."
in fact: adding information
Identify the main clause:
Wherever you go, you can always find beauty.
you can always find beauty
what does the prefix im- mean?
can you give some examples?
not, without
ex: impossible, improper