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Transitional expressions
| LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP | TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION |
|---|---|
| Similarity | also, in the same way, just as … so too, likewise, similarly |
| Exception/Contrast | but, however, in spite of, on the one hand … on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet |
- What are some good transition words for an essay?
- What are some examples of transition words?
- What are 5 examples of transitions?
- How do you use transition words in an essay?
What are some good transition words for an essay?
So that, with the result that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this reason, therefore, so, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words, then. Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief, as a result, accordingly.
What are some examples of transition words?
Transitional expressions include conjunctive adverbs used to join or to connect independent clauses such as however, hence, also, consequently, meanwhile, nevertheless, moreover, and furthermore as well as transitional phrases such as after all, even so, in addition, on the other hand, for example, as a result, and in ...
What are 5 examples of transitions?
Transitional Devices
- Of addition. Examples: also, besides, furthermore, moreover, etc. ...
- Of contrast. Examples: however, still, nevertheless, conversely, nonetheless, instead, etc. ...
- Of comparison. Examples: similarly, likewise. ...
- Of result. Examples: therefore, hence, thus, consequently, etc. ...
- Of time. Examples:
How do you use transition words in an essay?
If you aren't sure what transition word to use in your writing or what the relationship is between two paragraphs, you can create a transition by repeating a word or phrase. Look at the final sentence of one paragraph and use one or more of the words in the first sentence of the next paragraph.
