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    Transitional words and phrases contribute to the cohesiveness and organization of a text by clarifying logical connections between different parts. Without them, a text may seem disjointed and difficult to understand. Common types include conjunctions, prepositional phrases, and adverbs. They can be used between paragraphs, sentences, or within sentences. Examples help illustrate ideas, cause and effect words show relationships between ideas, and contrast words highlight differences between ideas. A variety of transitional words and phrases can help texts flow smoothly from one point to another in terms of time, place, emphasis, restatement, elaboration, concession and more.

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    Transitional words and phrases contribute to the cohesiveness and organization of a text by clarifying logical connections between different parts. Without them, a text may seem disjointed and difficult to understand. Common types include conjunctions, prepositional phrases, and adverbs. They can be used between paragraphs, sentences, or within sentences. Examples help illustrate ideas, cause and effect words show relationships between ideas, and contrast words highlight differences between ideas. A variety of transitional words and phrases can help texts flow smoothly from one point to another in terms of time, place, emphasis, restatement, elaboration, concession and more.

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    Transitional words and phrases contribute to the cohesiveness and organization of a text by clarifying logical connections between different parts. Without them, a text may seem disjointed and difficult to understand. Common types include conjunctions, prepositional phrases, and adverbs. They can be used between paragraphs, sentences, or within sentences. Examples help illustrate ideas, cause and effect words show relationships between ideas, and contrast words highlight differences between ideas. A variety of transitional words and phrases can help texts flow smoothly from one point to another in terms of time, place, emphasis, restatement, elaboration, concession and more.

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    Transitional words and phrases contribute to the cohesiveness and organization of a text by clarifying logical connections between different parts. Without them, a text may seem disjointed and difficult to understand. Common types include conjunctions, prepositional phrases, and adverbs. They can be used between paragraphs, sentences, or within sentences. Examples help illustrate ideas, cause and effect words show relationships between ideas, and contrast words highlight differences between ideas. A variety of transitional words and phrases can help texts flow smoothly from one point to another in terms of time, place, emphasis, restatement, elaboration, concession and more.

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    Time : then, now, first, second, next, before, after, today, tomorrow, at that point, subsequently, eventually, in the

    past, in the future Sequence : at first, secondly, thirdly, to begin with, at the same time, the next step, later on, next, then, simultaneously, in conclusion Many transitional words or phrases express a logical connection between elements in a text. For this reason they are often referred to as 'logical connectors', for example: Addition : and, also, then, besides, furthermore, in addition, additionally, moreover, again Contrast and comparison : conversely, not onlybut also, nevertheless, by the same token, likewise, on the one hand, on the other hand, similarly Purpose : in order to, so that, to this end, for this purpose, for that reason Consequence : accordingly, as a result, as a consequence, hence, so so then, therefore, thus Summarizing or concluding: all things considered, briefly, in conclusion, in short, in summary, in the final analysis, to sum up, finally Reason : because, due to the fact that, for, since, on account of Generalizing : as a rule, for the most part, generally speaking, usually Restatement : in other words, namely, that is, that is to say, to put it differently Emphasising : obviously, in fact, indeed, absolutely, positively, surprisingly, unquestionably, without a doubt, certainly, in particular, especially Illustration : for example, e.g., for instance, that is, specifically, in particular, for one thing, an instance of this

    1 Why use transitional words and phrases?


    Transitional words and phrases (e.g. however , or , finally , before ) contribute to the unity (cohesiveness) of a text. Indeed, without these words or phrases, a text will most likely seem disorganized and will often be difficult to understand. When used they provide greater organisation within a text and lead to greater understanding and enjoyment on the part of the reader. Grammatically, such words and phrases fall under a number of categories: Conjunctions: but, provided, and, although Prepositional phrases: in addition to, in conclusion Adverbs: also, however, nevertheless

    Transitional words and phrases can be placed in various places in a text. This might be: between paragraphs between sentences between sentence parts within sentence parts

    For example, you could write: Mexican immigration has recently been the subject of much discussion within US political circles. However, most ordinary Americans know little of this burning issue. The word 'however' contributes to greater unity or cohesion between sentences. Or you could write: Mexican immigration has recently been the subject of much discussion within US political circles but most ordinary Americans know little of this burning issue . The word 'but' contributes to greater cohesion within a sentence.

    Common Transitional Words and Phrases


    1. To give examples: for example, for instance, such as, specifically

    2. To show cause and effect: therefore, hence, thus, as a result, resulting in, so, consequently

    3. To contrast: nevertheless, however, but, on the other hand, in contrast, on the contrary, conversely, at the same time, still, although, even though, despite, in spite of 4. To show similarity: likewise, similarly, just as, equally

    5. To concede: although, even though, of course, granted, while

    6. To elaborate: in addition, additionally, moreover, also, furthermore

    7. To emphasize: more importantly, most importantly, chiefly, indeed, in fact, primarily, no doubt

    8. To restate: again, in other words, in effect, that is, in short

    9. To indicate time: last, at last, eventually, before, after, afterwards, finally, during, then, when, as

    10. To indicate place: to the right, to the left, in the background, in the foreground, in the distance

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    To conclude: thus, finally, in the end

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