Grade 6

Cohesive paragraphs and transitions

Link ideas smoothly with transitions so a paragraph feels connected, not like separate sentences pushed together.

Category: Grammar in Use 12 min Advanced
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Strong writing guides the reader from one idea to the next. Transitions such as however, for example, therefore, and in addition help show the relationship between sentences.

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Open one card at a time, read the text together, and use the audio button when hearing the line once helps.

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For example introduces a supporting example that makes an idea clearer.

transition use

Transitions should match the job they are doing.

Example: For example adds illustration.

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However signals contrast between one idea and the next.

transition use

It helps the reader notice a difference or exception.

Example: However shows contrast.

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Therefore can show a conclusion based on the earlier points.

transition use

Some transitions help draw a logical result.

Example: Therefore signals a conclusion.

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Writing habit: Read the paragraph aloud and check whether each sentence connects naturally to the one before it.

revision step

Cohesion becomes easier to hear when you read it aloud.

Example: Smooth links improve paragraph flow.

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These next steps stay in the same stage so the child does not get sent backward.