Definition:
Transitions
words are certain words, expressions, or other devices that give text or
speech greater cohesion by making it more explicit, or signaling, how ideas are
meant by the writer or speaker to relate to one another. These are words and
phrases that serve as bridges from one idea to the next, one sentence to the
next, or one paragraph to the next. They keep the reader from having to find
his or her own way and possibly getting lost in the reading.
Transitions can be placed:
- At the beginning of a clause and thus create a compound sentence, as in
I really thought I would win the family basketball pool;
however, I made some poor choices.
- At the
beginning of a sentence
However, it would seem that my son will win all the prizes. - At the
end of the sentence
Chris could keep all the prizes for himself, of course.
Within the sentence
He told me, however, that he would share his prize with me.
He told me, however, that he would share his prize with me.
Transitions position:
v
Transition word + subject + verb
v
Subject + transition word + verb
v
Subject + verb + transition word
Types of transitions:
Illustration : specifically, such as.
Contrast: however, nevertheless, conversely,
contrarily.
Addition: in addition, beside, moreover,
further.
Time : after, then, finally, next, last.
Space: above, below, beneath.
Concession: although, even though, of course, at
least.
Similarity or comparison: similarly, likewise.
Emphasis: above all, indeed, truly, furthermore.
Details : in particular, specifically, especially,
namely.
Examples : for instance, for example, thus.
Consequence or result : consequently, hence,
therefore, accordingly.
Summary : in conclusion, consequently,
therefore, finally.
Suggestion : to the end, therefore, for this purpose.
Transitions in text:
Descriptive: above, under, near by, among, further, below.
Narrative : after, afterward, later, finally, one day, once.
Expository: in addition, furthermore, moreover, therefore,
however, although, consequently.
Examples:
1. He is sick. Therefore, he can’t come.
2. It is raining hard. Furthermore, Ryan’s house is a long
way from school.
3. The test was difficult. In addition, the time was also
limited.
4. Marry can read Spanish. However, she can’t speak it.
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