Drag the transitional expressions in the box below and drop them next to the suitable functional headings in the table.

Objects to move

  • besides this
  • for instance
  • whereas
  • likewise
  • as a result
  • because of
  • before
  • to begin with
  • clearly
  • that is
  • if…
  • in brief
Positive connotation Negative connotation
Adding
    Giving Examples
      Contrasting
        Comparing
          Stating consequences
            Giving reasons
              Sequencing in time
                Sequencing in order
                  Emphasising / Expressing certainty
                    Explaining / Repeating
                      Stating conditions
                        Summarising