What I Know Directions: Read and answer each question. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. A. RECALLING CONCEPTS. Identify the function of each of the transition words listed below. Write comparison when it is utilized in showing similar ideas and write contrast when it is used in presenting differences. 1. also 2. likewise 3. but 4. yet 5. while 6. similarly 7. conversely 8. however 9. nevertheless