Use transition words at paragraph openings to signal discourse moves
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~5 min eng.g3.s.ex_11

Transition Choice

Prompt

For each body-paragraph opener, choose the BEST transition word and write the opening sentence. (1) Body 2 ADDS another focus to body 1. (Choose: Additionally / However / Finally) (2) Body 2 shows a DIFFERENCE from body 1. (Choose: In addition / In contrast / First) (3) Body 3 is the LAST main focus. (Choose: Furthermore / Finally / However) (4) Conclusion. (Choose: In conclusion / However / Next)

M-3-S-EX-11 Illustration
Reference image of 4 transition openers correctly written with comma after the transition word. Print-ready 8.5x11.

Reference image of 4 transition openers correctly written with comma after the transition word. Print-ready 8.5x11.

How it's presented
mode handwriting paper single line g3
Answer criteria
type category sort with writing
correct
  1. Additionally
  2. In contrast
  3. Finally
  4. In conclusion
additional criteria
Comma after fronted transitionCapital first word after comma
Hints
  1. Match the FUNCTION (add / contrast / last / conclude) to the transition family.
  2. Front transition + comma.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Picks a contrast transition for an addition function.
  • Omits comma after fronted transition.
Used in lessons