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This document discusses the use of transitions to connect ideas in writing. It defines transitions as words that show the logical relationship between clauses, sentences, and groups of sentences. Some common types of transitions are presented, including those indicating addition, reinforcement, exemplification, contrast, result, time, and more. Examples are provided to illustrate how transitions improve the flow and coherence of writing. The document concludes by encouraging the reader to practice using transitions.

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Using Transitions Transition Idea Idea 息 2001 by Ruth Luman References
Transitions Look at the two groups of sentences below. Which sentences read more smoothly? Click on an answer below. My friend, Marcos, loves to play sports and is very athletic. He has won a scholarship to play football at a university next year. My friend, Marcos, loves to play sports and is very athletic. In fact, he has won a scholarship to play football at a university next year.
Transitions What are transition words?
Transitions A transition word directly tells the reader the logical relationship between one idea and another idea. Transition Idea Idea
Example ;however, Marcos loves to go his parents wont allow swimming in the ocean. him to do that. The transition, however , tells the reader that the logical relationship between the two ideas is contrast.
Transitions Transitions are words that help make your writing more coherent. They create connections between: - one clause and another clause - one sentence and another sentence - one group of sentences and the next group of sentences
Joining Two Independent Clauses One way of joining two independent clauses is with a semicolon, a transition, and a comma. ; furthermore, Marcos is a hes very good at great swimmer scuba diving. Marcos is a great swimmer ;furthermore, hes very good at scuba diving.
Connecting Two Sentences You can use a transition and comma to tell the reader the logical relationship between two sentences. In fact, Marcos is very athletic. he plays three sports at school. Marcos is very athletic. In fact, he plays three sports at school.
Placement of Transition Rather than placing the transition at the beginning of the second sentence, you may place it in the middle of the second sentence after the subject with two commas. Marcos is very athletic. transition He, in fact, plays three sports at school. subject
Transitions in Longer Writing When writing a paragraph or a larger piece of writing,you can use a transition to show the reader the logical relationship between one group of sentences and another group of sentences. This is useful when you want to let the reader know that you are changing from one idea to another idea.
Example- Longer Piece of Writing Transition connects Essay ideas in paragraph 2 Introduction to ideas in paragraph 1. Body Paragraph 1 Transition connects Body Paragraph 2: In ideas in addition, paragraph 3 to ideas in Body Paragraph 3: paragraph 2. Furthermore, Conclusion:
Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Addition Moreover Furthermore In addition besides Marcos loves to ski he likes to fish. ;moreover, ;furthermore, ;in addition, ;besides,
Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Reinforcement/Emphasis Indeed In fact Marcos plays basketball The transition and second clause ;in fact, reemphasize the first clause. ;indeed, he plays every Saturday.
Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Exemplification For example For instance In particular Marcos enjoys outdoor sports The second ;for example, clause is more specific than the ;for instance, first. ;in particular, he likes hiking, skiing, and fishing.
Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Contrast However On the contrary In contrast On the other hand Marcos enjoys scuba diving ;on the other hand, $$$ ;however, ;on the contrary, ;in contrast, I think it is an expensive sport.
Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Result or Effect Consequently Accordingly Thus Hence Therefore As a result ;thus, Marcos broke his leg ;consequently, he cant play basketball. ;therefore, ;hence, ;as a result, ;accordingly,
Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Time Meanwhile (at the same time) Subsequently (after) Thereafter (after) ;subsequently, Marcos scored a goal his team won the game. ;thereafter, after
Practice Exercises Now you are ready to practice what youve learned. Click the link below to return to Unit D. Print and complete the Practice Exercise on transitions. Check your answers with a tutor.
Correct! Excellent! This sentence reads more smoothly because it contains a transition. Transition words connect ideas within and between sentences. My friend, Marcos, loves to play sports and is very athletic. In fact, he has won a scholarship to play football at a university next year.
Im Sorry! These sentence do not read as smoothly. These sentences contain no transitions to connect the ideas to each other. Go back to learn more about using transition words. My friend, Marcos, loves to play sports and is very athletic. He has won a scholarship to play football at a university next year. No transition words to connect ideas.
References PowerPoint Presentation by Ruth Luman: Modesto Junior College. This project incorporates portions of copyrighted works. These items are included under the fair use exemption of the U.S. Copyright Law and have been prepared according to the educational fair use guidelines. They are restricted from further use.

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Using transitions2

  • 1. Using Transitions Transition Idea Idea 息 2001 by Ruth Luman References
  • 2. Transitions Look at the two groups of sentences below. Which sentences read more smoothly? Click on an answer below. My friend, Marcos, loves to play sports and is very athletic. He has won a scholarship to play football at a university next year. My friend, Marcos, loves to play sports and is very athletic. In fact, he has won a scholarship to play football at a university next year.
  • 3. Transitions What are transition words?
  • 4. Transitions A transition word directly tells the reader the logical relationship between one idea and another idea. Transition Idea Idea
  • 5. Example ;however, Marcos loves to go his parents wont allow swimming in the ocean. him to do that. The transition, however , tells the reader that the logical relationship between the two ideas is contrast.
  • 6. Transitions Transitions are words that help make your writing more coherent. They create connections between: - one clause and another clause - one sentence and another sentence - one group of sentences and the next group of sentences
  • 7. Joining Two Independent Clauses One way of joining two independent clauses is with a semicolon, a transition, and a comma. ; furthermore, Marcos is a hes very good at great swimmer scuba diving. Marcos is a great swimmer ;furthermore, hes very good at scuba diving.
  • 8. Connecting Two Sentences You can use a transition and comma to tell the reader the logical relationship between two sentences. In fact, Marcos is very athletic. he plays three sports at school. Marcos is very athletic. In fact, he plays three sports at school.
  • 9. Placement of Transition Rather than placing the transition at the beginning of the second sentence, you may place it in the middle of the second sentence after the subject with two commas. Marcos is very athletic. transition He, in fact, plays three sports at school. subject
  • 10. Transitions in Longer Writing When writing a paragraph or a larger piece of writing,you can use a transition to show the reader the logical relationship between one group of sentences and another group of sentences. This is useful when you want to let the reader know that you are changing from one idea to another idea.
  • 11. Example- Longer Piece of Writing Transition connects Essay ideas in paragraph 2 Introduction to ideas in paragraph 1. Body Paragraph 1 Transition connects Body Paragraph 2: In ideas in addition, paragraph 3 to ideas in Body Paragraph 3: paragraph 2. Furthermore, Conclusion:
  • 12. Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Addition Moreover Furthermore In addition besides Marcos loves to ski he likes to fish. ;moreover, ;furthermore, ;in addition, ;besides,
  • 13. Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Reinforcement/Emphasis Indeed In fact Marcos plays basketball The transition and second clause ;in fact, reemphasize the first clause. ;indeed, he plays every Saturday.
  • 14. Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Exemplification For example For instance In particular Marcos enjoys outdoor sports The second ;for example, clause is more specific than the ;for instance, first. ;in particular, he likes hiking, skiing, and fishing.
  • 15. Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Contrast However On the contrary In contrast On the other hand Marcos enjoys scuba diving ;on the other hand, $$$ ;however, ;on the contrary, ;in contrast, I think it is an expensive sport.
  • 16. Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Result or Effect Consequently Accordingly Thus Hence Therefore As a result ;thus, Marcos broke his leg ;consequently, he cant play basketball. ;therefore, ;hence, ;as a result, ;accordingly,
  • 17. Types of Transitions Relationship Transition Time Meanwhile (at the same time) Subsequently (after) Thereafter (after) ;subsequently, Marcos scored a goal his team won the game. ;thereafter, after
  • 18. Practice Exercises Now you are ready to practice what youve learned. Click the link below to return to Unit D. Print and complete the Practice Exercise on transitions. Check your answers with a tutor.
  • 19. Correct! Excellent! This sentence reads more smoothly because it contains a transition. Transition words connect ideas within and between sentences. My friend, Marcos, loves to play sports and is very athletic. In fact, he has won a scholarship to play football at a university next year.
  • 20. Im Sorry! These sentence do not read as smoothly. These sentences contain no transitions to connect the ideas to each other. Go back to learn more about using transition words. My friend, Marcos, loves to play sports and is very athletic. He has won a scholarship to play football at a university next year. No transition words to connect ideas.
  • 21. References PowerPoint Presentation by Ruth Luman: Modesto Junior College. This project incorporates portions of copyrighted works. These items are included under the fair use exemption of the U.S. Copyright Law and have been prepared according to the educational fair use guidelines. They are restricted from further use.