Which set of words serves as examples of transitional words?

• A. Because, Since, Although, However
• B. First, Second, Next, Then
• C. Suddenly, Immediately, Now, Later
• D. Here, There, Where, When

Answer: (B)

Transitional words that show the order of ideas or steps help a reader follow a sequence clearly. The set with First, Second, Next, Then provides explicit markers for the progression, making it ideal for guiding someone through a process or a series of steps.

Other sets include words that connect ideas in different ways (cause or contrast like because, since, although, however); words that indicate timing or suspense (suddenly, immediately, now, later); or words about location (here, there, where, when). While these can function as transitions in other contexts, they don’t illustrate a straightforward sequencing of steps the way First, Second, Next, Then do.