ü 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.
ü 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
1. 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:
again in addition
as well as likewise
besides moreover
coupled with similarly
Example:
o
This dress is make from good material moreover
this dress is so beautiful and
smooth.
smooth.
o
I believe that I can complete the marathon in less
than 3 hours. Furthermore, I believe
that I can win it.
o
She can speak English besides French.
o
My father, as well as Jim, goes to Bali.
2.
Consequence
Consequence means 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:
o
My car broke down and consequently I
arrive rather late.
o
Rent is too expensive in Boston. Therefore, I have decided to move to Ohio.
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
Ø Introduces
an example of a previous idea
Ø To illustrate take a look at
Ø For instance such as
Ø For example one such
Ø An example would be to
Ø Demonstrate
Ø Namely
Ø Including
Example of another category of transition words:
a.
You
can add the fluid to the powder or, conversely, the powder to the fluid.
b.
Ordinarily, I find this job easy, but today, I'm having
problems.
c.
All in all, you
both love each other.
d.
The government is
chiefly concerned
with controlling inflation.
e.
The
price of the excursion is including
the accommodation.
f.
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 an sentence, but can be inserted wherever
they seem appropriate.
When you
have a transition at the beginning of a sentence, you should put a comma after
it
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