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English Transitions - Usage Examples

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.

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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