Definition of transition words
Transitions are words, phrases, sentences or even paragraphs that relate ideas and help guide the reader from one idea to another. In moving from one topic to the next, a writer has to bring the reader along by showing how the ideas are developing.
Transition words and phrases help make clear connections between ideas and see that sentences and paragraphs flow together smoothly, making them easier to read.
Purpose of transition words , commonly :
Provide more information
Provide an example
Provide a cause or reason
Provide a result or an effect
Provide a purpose or reason
Provide a sequence
Provide a conclusion
Following are some common transitional words and phrases, one or more from each category is used in context addition and consequence
- Addition
Addition words tell us that an author is presenting two or more ideas in a list of items. These
words introduce ideas that are first in a list or ideas that add to items already mentioned. Here
are some common addition words :
Transitions are words, phrases, sentences or even paragraphs that relate ideas and help guide the reader from one idea to another. In moving from one topic to the next, a writer has to bring the reader along by showing how the ideas are developing.
Transition words and phrases help make clear connections between ideas and see that sentences and paragraphs flow together smoothly, making them easier to read.
Purpose of transition words , commonly :
Provide more information
Provide an example
Provide a cause or reason
Provide a result or an effect
Provide a purpose or reason
Provide a sequence
Provide a conclusion
Following are some common transitional words and phrases, one or more from each category is used in context addition and consequence
- Addition
Addition words tell us that an author is presenting two or more ideas in a list of items. These
words introduce ideas that are first in a list or ideas that add to items already mentioned. Here
are some common addition words :
also furthermore
again in addition
as well as likewise
besides moreover
coupled with similarly
Example :
- This dress is make from good material moreover this dress is so beautiful and
smooth.
- I believe that I can complete the marathon in under 3 hours. Furthermore , I believe that I
can win it.
- I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, furthermore, I have
again in addition
as well as likewise
besides moreover
coupled with similarly
Example :
- This dress is make from good material moreover this dress is so beautiful and
smooth.
- I believe that I can complete the marathon in under 3 hours. Furthermore , I believe that I
can win it.
- I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, furthermore, I have
six
years experience working with young children.
- Both gold and green kiwifruits are widely cultivated in New Zealand, moreover
they’re distributed to our country.
- She can speak English besides French.
- My father, as well as Jim, goes to Bali.
- Consequence
Consequence mean as a result or consequence of an incident or event that connecting of
two or more point. The second item as a result by first item.
Here are some common consequence words :
accordingly for this reason therefore
as a result for this reason subsequently
consequently for this purpose wherefore
Example :
- My car broke down and consequently I arrive rather late.
- I have long been interested in science and animals. Therefore, I have decided to study
biology in college.
- Rent is too expensive in Boston. Therefore, I have decided to move to Ohio.
- The athlete was caught using drugs. Consequently, he was kicked off the team.
- The pitcher threw the ball at the batter's head. consequently, he was thrown out of
the game.
ANOTHER CATEGORY OF TRASITION WORDS
- Both gold and green kiwifruits are widely cultivated in New Zealand, moreover
they’re distributed to our country.
- She can speak English besides French.
- My father, as well as Jim, goes to Bali.
- Consequence
Consequence mean as a result or consequence of an incident or event that connecting of
two or more point. The second item as a result by first item.
Here are some common consequence words :
accordingly for this reason therefore
as a result for this reason subsequently
consequently for this purpose wherefore
Example :
- My car broke down and consequently I arrive rather late.
- I have long been interested in science and animals. Therefore, I have decided to study
biology in college.
- Rent is too expensive in Boston. Therefore, I have decided to move to Ohio.
- The athlete was caught using drugs. Consequently, he was kicked off the team.
- The pitcher threw the ball at the batter's head. consequently, he was thrown out of
the game.
ANOTHER CATEGORY OF TRASITION WORDS
Contrast
and comparison
Establishes
an opposition between ideas, often leads to a conclusion or decision between
them.
conversely
instead
on one hand
on the other hand
on the contrary
instead
on one hand
on the other hand
on the contrary
yet
but
however
still
nevertheless
but
however
still
nevertheless
Generalizing
Adds a
condition to the idea; sets limits or boundaries for the idea, considers
possible
as a rule
as usual
for the most part
generally
generally speaking
ordinarily
Introduction
Brings an
idea into the discussion. :
firstly with regard to
to begin primarily
in the first place similarly
initially regarding as for concerning
Summarizing
Shows that
the discussion of an idea is complete. :
finally to conclude
in conclusion
in the end in summary
finally
in any case
All in all
to sum up
in any case
All in all
to sum up
Emphasis
Places
more importance on the idea, drawing the reader’s focus.
above all
chiefly
with attention to
especially
particularly
singularly
Exemplification
Introduces
an example of a previous idea.
to illustrate take a look at
for instance such as
for example one such
an example would be to demonstrate
namely
including
namely
including
Example of another category of transition words :
- You can add the fluid to the powder or, conversely, the powder to the fluid.
- Ordinarily, I find this job easy, but today, I'm having problems.
- All in all, you both love each other.
- The government is chiefly concerned with controlling inflation.
- The price of the excursion is including the accommodation.
- Newfoundland offers many amenities unavailable in most of North America, for example, we
have very little air pollution.
- You can add the fluid to the powder or, conversely, the powder to the fluid.
- Ordinarily, I find this job easy, but today, I'm having problems.
- All in all, you both love each other.
- The government is chiefly concerned with controlling inflation.
- The price of the excursion is including the accommodation.
- Newfoundland offers many amenities unavailable in most of North America, for example, we
have very little air pollution.
When using transition words, remember to:
1. Choose
the transition that best conveys your meaning.
2. Note
that the transitional words or phrases do not always appear at the beginning of
a
sentence, but can be inserted wherever they seem appropriate.
3. When you have a transition at the beginning
of a sentence, you should put a comma after it
sentence, but can be inserted wherever they seem appropriate.
