Use transition words at paragraph openings to signal discourse moves
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~5 min eng.g3.s.ex_22

Sequence Signal Sort

Prompt

Sort these 12 transition words into 4 families: SEQUENCE / ADDITION / CONTRAST / CAUSE-CONCLUSION. Words: first, also, however, therefore, next, additionally, in contrast, as a result, finally, in addition, on the other hand, in conclusion.

How it's presented
mode drag and drop sort
Answer criteria
type category sort
correct
ADDITION
['also', 'additionally', 'in addition']
CONTRAST
['however', 'in contrast', 'on the other hand']
SEQUENCE
['first', 'next', 'finally']
CAUSE-CONCLUSION
['therefore', 'as a result', 'in conclusion']
Hints
  1. Check MG-4 anchor.
  2. Words by function, not by length.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Puts 'finally' in conclusion family (it's sequence — the last step).
  • Confuses 'as a result' (cause) with 'in contrast' (contrast).
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