PSAT Writing

PSAT Writing teaches students to master grammar, punctuation, and effective writing skills needed for the PSAT and beyond.

Advanced Topics

Logical Flow & Transitions

Making Writing Flow

Ideas should connect smoothly from one sentence or paragraph to the next. Transitions guide readers through your writing.

Types of Transitions

  • Addition: moreover, furthermore, also
  • Contrast: however, but, on the other hand
  • Cause & Effect: therefore, as a result

Organizing Paragraphs

Each paragraph should have one main idea. Arrange ideas in a logical order, using transitions to link them.

Why It’s Important

In school projects and emails, logical flow keeps your audience engaged and helps them understand your message.

Examples

  • She was tired; however, she finished her homework.

  • Furthermore, the results show improvement.

In a Nutshell

Smooth transitions make your writing easy to follow and convincing.

Key Terms

Transition
A word or phrase that links ideas in writing.
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