Transition Words

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.  
-   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