Use Transitions to Connect Ideas - AP English Language and Composition
- Identify the transition that introduces a condition.
- Provided that. Sets up a requirement or stipulation.
- What transition signals an exception to a rule?
- Except for. Introduces what doesn't follow the general rule.
- Which transition introduces a summary of evidence?
- Overall. Provides a general assessment of all evidence.
- Choose the transition that signals an alternative.
- Alternatively. Presents a different option or choice.
- Choose the word that best signals a conclusion.
- In conclusion. Signals the final summary or ending point.
- Choose the transition that signals a concession.
- Nevertheless. Acknowledges opposition but maintains the position.
- Which transition suggests a restatement of a previous idea?
- In essence. Captures the fundamental meaning of the idea.
- What transition signals an illustration?
- Such as. Introduces examples that demonstrate the point.
- What transition is appropriate for summarizing an argument?
- To sum up. Introduces a final summary of key points.
- Identify the transition that signals a reiteration.
- To reiterate. Restates the same point for emphasis.
- Which transition indicates a sequential order?
- Secondly. Shows the second item in a sequence.
- Identify the transition that introduces a minor point.
- Incidentally. Adds a related but less important detail.
- Which transition signals a refinement of a previous idea?
- More specifically. Narrows focus to provide more detail.
- Identify the transition that signals a sequence.
- Firstly. Indicates the first item in an ordered list.
- Identify the transition that signals clarification.
- In other words. Restates the idea in clearer terms.
- Which transition indicates an addition of information?
- Furthermore. Adds more information to the existing point.
- What transition indicates a summary?
- In summary. Introduces a brief recap of main points.
- Identify the transition that shows contrast.
- However. Signals contrast with the previous idea.
- Which transition is used to emphasize a point?
- Indeed. Strengthens or confirms the previous statement.
- Identify the transition that signals a comparison.
- Likewise. Shows two things are similar or parallel.
- Choose the transition that indicates repetition.
- Again. Indicates the same point is being restated.
- What transition indicates a reiteration of a previous statement?
- To repeat. Restates the same information again.
- Identify the transition that signals a time relationship.
- Meanwhile. Shows events happening at the same time.
- What transition indicates a reinforcement of an idea?
- Moreover. Strengthens the argument with additional support.
- Identify the transition that signals a digression.
- Incidentally. Introduces a side note or tangential point.
- What transition signals a transition to a broader perspective?
- From a broader perspective. Shifts to a wider, more general viewpoint.
- What transition is suitable for indicating a continuation?
- Additionally. Continues building on the existing argument.
- Which transition is used to compare two ideas?
- Similarly. Shows two ideas share common characteristics.
- Find and correct the transition error: 'He was tired, thus he stayed.'
- Correct: 'He was tired; thus, he stayed.'. Semicolon needed before transitional adverb 'thus'.
- What transition connects contrasting ideas within a sentence?
- Yet. Connects opposing ideas within one sentence.
- What transition signals a cause-and-effect relationship?
- Therefore. Shows a cause produces this effect.
- What transition indicates a result?
- Consequently. Shows what happens as a result.
- Which transition introduces a hypothetical situation?
- Suppose that. Introduces an imaginary or theoretical scenario.
- What transition introduces an example?
- For instance. Introduces a specific example to support the claim.