Agreement Addition Similarity.pdf
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The document discusses various transition words and phrases that are used to link ideas in writing. It provides examples of transitions that express relationships like equality, comparison, contrast, order of time, reinforcement, development and consequence. Additionally, it discusses using transitions within paragraphs to logically connect sentences and show relationships between ideas. Transitions help writing flow smoothly and help readers understand the connections between different parts of the text.
Agreement Addition Similarity.pdf
- 1. Agreement / Addition / Similarity The transition words like also, in addition, and, likewise, add information, reinforce ideas, and express agreement with preceding material. in the first place not only ... but also as a matter of fact in like manner in addition coupled with in the same fashion / way first, second, third in the light of not to mention to say nothing of equally important by the same token again to and also then equally identically uniquely like as too moreover as well as together with
- 2. of course likewise comparatively correspondingly similarly furthermore additionally Opposition / Limitation / Contradiction Transition phrases like but, rather and or, express that there is evidence to the contraryor point out alternatives, and thus introduce a change the line of reasoning (contrast). although this may be true in contrast different from of course ..., but on the other hand on the contrary at the same time in spite of even so / though be that as it may then again above all in reality after all but (and) still unlike
- 3. or (and) yet while albeit besides as much as even though although instead whereas despite conversely otherwise however rather nevertheless nonetheless regardless notwithstanding Cause / Condition / Purpose These transitional phrases present specific conditions or intentions. in the event that granted (that) as / so long as on (the) condition (that) for the purpose of with this intention with this in mind
- 4. in the hope that to the end that for fear that in order to seeing / being that in view of If ... then unless when whenever while because of as since while lest in case provided that given that only / even if so that so as to owing to inasmuch as due to Examples / Support / Emphasis
- 5. These transitional devices (like especially) are used to introduce examples as support, to indicate importance or as an illustration so that an idea is cued to the reader. in other words to put it differently for one thing as an illustration in this case for this reason to put it another way that is to say with attention to by all means important to realize another key point first thing to remember most compelling evidence must be remembered point often overlooked to point out on the positive side on the negative side with this in mind notably including like to be sure namely
- 6. chiefly truly indeed certainly surely markedly such as especially explicitly specifically expressly surprisingly frequently significantly particularly in fact in general in particular in detail for example for instance to demonstrate to emphasize to repeat to clarify to explain to enumerate Effect / Consequence / Result
- 7. Some of these transition words (thus, then, accordingly, consequently, therefore, henceforth) are time words that are used to show that after a particular time there was aconsequence or an effect. Note that for and because are placed before the cause/reason. The other devices are placed before the consequences or effects. as a result under those circumstances in that case for this reason in effect for thus because the then hence consequently therefore thereupon forthwith accordingly henceforth Conclusion / Summary / Restatement These transition words and phrases conclude, summarize and / or restate ideas, or indicate a final general statement. Also some words (like therefore) from the Effect / Consequence category can be used to summarize. as can be seen generally speaking
- 8. in the final analysis all things considered as shown above in the long run given these points as has been noted in a word for the most part after all in fact in summary in conclusion in short in brief in essence to summarize on balance altogether overall ordinarily usually by and large to sum up on the whole in any event in either case all in all Obviously Ultimately Definitely
- 9. Time / Chronology / Sequence These transitional words (like finally) have the function of limiting, restricting, and definingtime. They can be used either alone or as part of adverbial expressions. at the present time from time to time sooner or later at the same time up to the present time to begin with in due time as soon as as long as in the meantime in a moment without delay in the first place all of a sudden at this instant first, second immediately quickly finally after later last until till since then
- 10. before hence since when once about next now formerly suddenly shortly henceforth whenever eventually meanwhile further during in time prior to forthwith straightaway by the time whenever until now now that instantly presently
- 11. occasionally Many transition words in the time category (consequently; first, second, third; further; hence; henceforth; since; then, when; and whenever) have other uses. Except for the numbers (first, second, third) and further they add a meaning of time in expressing conditions, qualifications, or reasons. The numbers are also used to add information or list examples. Further is also used to indicate added space as well as added time. Space / Location / Place These transition words are often used as part of adverbial expressions and have the function to restrict, limit or qualify space. Quite a few of these are also found in the Timecategory and can be used to describe spatial order or spatial reference. in the middle to the left/right in front of on this side in the distance here and there in the foreground in the background in the center of adjacent to opposite to here there next where
- 13. American University, Academic Support Center, Writing Lab, updated 2009 TRANSITIONS Transitional Words & Phrases The word transition means change or passage. Transitions establish relationships between parts of your essay that a reader will need in order to fully understand the points you are making. Effective transitions are achieved in two ways: by using transitional words and expressions, and by carefully repeating words, pronouns, phrases and parallel constructions. Some of the relationships that transitions can express are equality, comparison, contrast, order of time, reinforcement, development and consequence. Some transitions that express equality in addition furthermore moreover next another likewise also much as Some transitions that express comparison like similarly in the same way of equal importance also both in comparison next in importance as likewise still Some transitions that express contrast or change but on the other hand in contrast conversely whereas however on the contrary yet although despite still otherwise nevertheless even though Some transitions that express a logical order or time sequence first next thereafter then while presently after/afterwards before during meanwhile after all formerly subsequently at the end when at last ultimately finally
- 14. American University, Academic Support Center, Writing Lab, updated 2009 Some transitions that express reinforcement or emphasis it is valuable to note as a matter of fact special attention should be paid to remember that most important it is especially significant that principally keep in mind the bigger advantage/disadvantage/ in other words indeed a primary part clearly the best thing/the worst thing it is apparent that most of all/least of all not only . . . but also Some transitions that express development for instance for example to illustrate as an illustration such as like this means in addition moreover furthermore Some transitions that express consequence or summary finally last of all thus as a result therefore then as a result in summary to conclude consequently in short clearly this means that it is obvious because Paragraph Transitions Transitions show the logical relationship between ideas and sentences in a paragraph. Effective transitions are achieved in two ways: by using transitional words and expressions and by using parallel constructions and corresponding words, pronouns, and phrases. Note: Many transitional words cannot be used as conjunctions. When these words are used to connect two clauses in a sentence, a semi-colon must be used after the first clause or the two clauses must be separate sentences.
- 15. American University, Academic Support Center, Writing Lab, updated 2009 Transitional Words and Expressions Intention or Relationship for example, for instance, such as, including, in other words, that is Amplification since, because, in order to, so that, in this way, as a result, for this reason, hence, thus, therefore, accordingly, consequently, if... then Cause and effect despite, although, in spite of, even though, accepting the data, granted that, of course Concession but, still, yet, though, while, whereas, conversely, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, despite, although Contrast or change similarly, likewise, in addition, also, too, just as..., so too..., much as..., at the same time... Equal value indeed, moreover, besides, in fact, unless, above all, more important, add to this, not only...but also Emphasis also, besides, moreover, furthermore, in addition Increasing quantity first, second, next, then, last, finally Order for (all) these reasons, in brief, in sum, in short, in a word, in conclusion Summary then, since then, thereafter, henceforth, at last, at length, afterwards, before, formerly, later, meanwhile, now, presently, previously, subsequently, ultimately, in the end, from the start, after, before, until Time *Adapted from Walter Pauk’s How to Study in College, 2nd ed.