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English 101: Transition Words

by Darren Chow on May 31, 2013

imagesTransition words are great for smoothing out and connecting sentences together.

Transition words are not only used at the beginning of sentences but could be used anywhere in a sentence. They are great for showing relativity between one point to the next, and they improve the connections between thoughts. Transition words connect two sentences together with similar thoughts.

 

IMPORTANT RULE: Transition words and phrases should always have commas after them whether in the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.

 

Examples:

I hate cherry flavored foods; however, I love cherries.

My shoelace became undone. Afterwards, I tripped and fell.

I love apples, bananas, and oranges. In other words, I love to many fruits.

 

 

Relationship

To add ideas

beyond that

in addition

besides

likewise

moreover

also

furthermore

next

finally

To illustrate/demonstrate

for example

in other words

even though

for instance

that is

to illustrate

specifically

as proof

a case in point

To yield a point

granted

since this is so

of course

although true

To show contrast

conversely

on the contrary

however

on the other hand

nevertheless

while this may be true

To emphasize a point

above all

indeed

more important

in fact

surely

without a doubt

To compare

at the same time

likewise

in the same way

similarly

To show order

first

in conclusion

second

last

in the second place

next

finally

To repeat or restate

in other words

in short

that is to say

To summarize

for these reasons

all in all

in conclusion

overall

To show relationships in space

close by

in front of

nearby

behind

next to

To show relationships in time

before

presently

afterward

previously

formerly

subsequently

later

ultimately

meanwhile

soon after

next

 

Quiz:

What transition words could you use in these sentences?

 

1. I despise that person. _________, I avoid him whenever I can.

 

2. I like to eat pasta; _________, I like to eat noodles.

 

3. He is a kind person, and he is friendly. ___________, he is a great friend.

 

4. Many bad things happened to me today. _______, my wallet is stolen. ________, my car got towed away.


 5.  Sarah likes most genres of fiction. ________, she does not like to read fantasy and science-fiction.

 

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by Diana Lum on May 27, 2013

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