- 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 :
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 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
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
-yet
-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
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
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.
- 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.
