Question

Highlight the transitional words or phrases used in this sample student paragraph.

At first, Van Lew did not know how she could help during the war. She decided she would try to assist the captured soldiers at Libby Prison. However, her request was denied, and she wasn’t allowed into the prison. Still, she was determined. Finally, she was allowed into the prison hospital.

Which transitional phrases are used in this passage? Check all that apply.

at first
still
determined
however
finally

Answer 1

at first

still

determined

however

finally

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Answer 2

The answer is:

• at first: introduces a beginning.
• still: restarts an argument after an exception.
• however: introduces an opposite position.
• finally: introduces a conclusion or summary.

Transitional words or phrases help to connect and relate ideas between sentences and paragraphs, providing cohesion to the text. They express how different parts of the text are associated with one another, so that readers can go from one idea to another more easily.