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English Transitions - Usage Examples
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| Transition: A transition could be a word, phrase, or sentence that connects two ideas together. Transitions also connect supporting details of a paragraph or essay together. Transitions make for smooth reading. |
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English Transitions - Usage Examples
| Chronological or TIme Sequence transition |
First, I would like to congratulate my fellow students. Second, I would like to thank the teachers. Lastly, I would like to give a round of applause for the principal. |
| Spatial transition |
To the left of me is a big gorilla. |
| Summarizing or Clarification transition |
All in all, I think the debate was a new experience. |
| Restatement or Summarizing transition |
In short, I loved the story for it was very dramatic. |
| Contrast transition |
On the contrary, she was quite whimsical. |
| Comparision transition |
Likewise, her friend Sarah liked to dance. |
| Cause-Effect transition |
As a result of losing the bet, I had to give my friend 5 bucks. |
| Continuation or Addition transition |
In addition to that, they had a spectacular fireworks show. |
| Purpose transition |
So that this may occur, the teacher needs you to be quiet. |
| Admitting a point transition |
Although I know we can't accomplish this, I'd still like to give it a try. |
| Opinion transition |
Unfourtunately, I don't see change any time soon. |
| Emphasis transition |
Without a doubt, Great America is a fun amusement park. |
| Illustration transition |
In particular, I really like the thick orange Sharpie. |
| More Transitional words |
also, besides, furthermore, in addition, moreover, again, accordingly, as a result, on the whole, in short, in summary, all in all, in the long run, generally speaking, ordinarily, on the contrary, conversely, instead, likewise, the meantime, later, while, earlier, by the way, incidentally, first, second, third, finally, lastly, beside, opposite to, similarly, specifically, for instance, for this reason, for this purpose, so, hence, clearly, to be sure, granted, while it is true that, apparently, of course
simultaneously, afterward |
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