Reading Transition Signals Using Transitions Transition Idea Transitions

Reading Transition Signals

Using Transitions Transition Idea

Transitions Look at the two groups of sentences below. Which sentence reads more smoothly? 1. My friend, Marcos, loves to play sports. Marcos is very athletic. He has won a scholarship to play football at a university next year. 2. 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

What are transitions and how are they used? • Transition words and phrases help make clear connections between ideas. • They make sentences and paragraphs flow together smoothly and easier to read.

Example ; however, Marcos loves to go swimming in the ocean. his parents won’t allow him to do that. The transition, however, tells the reader that the logical relationship between the two ideas is contrast.

Joining Two Simple Sentences One way of joining two independent clauses is with a semicolon, a transition, and a comma. ; furthermore, Marcos is a great swimmer he’s very good at scuba diving. Marcos is a great swimmer ; furthermore, he’s 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.

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 Reinforcement/Emphasis Transition Indeed In fact Marcos plays basketball The transition and second clause reemphasize the first clause. ; in fact, ; indeed, he plays every Saturday.

Types of Transitions Relationship Exemplification Transition For example For instance In particular Marcos enjoys outdoor sports The second clause is more specific than the first. ; for example, ; for instance, ; in particular, he likes hiking, skiing, and fishing.

Types of Transitions Relationship Contrast Transition However In contrast Marcos enjoys scuba diving ; on the other hand, ; however, $$$ ; on the contrary, ; in contrast, I think it is an expensive sport. On the contrary On the other hand

Types of Transitions Relationship Result or Effect Transition Consequently Thus Therefore Accordingly Hence As a result ; thus, Marcos broke his leg ; consequently, he can’t play ; therefore, basketball. ; hence, ; as a result, ; accordingly,

Types of Transitions Relationship Time Marcos scored a goal Transition Meanwhile (at the same time) Subsequently (after) Thereafter (after) ; subsequently, ; thereafter, after his team won the game.

Choose the best transition 1. I love to write essays for school. ______, I really enjoy receiving large amounts of homework from my teachers. A. However B. In fact C. Due

Choose the best transition 2. _____ working as the president of our Club, Ahmed loves to travel and meet new people. A. Eventually B. Likewise C. In addition to

Choose the best transition 3. _____ I do enjoy cooking as a hobby, I will not prepare all the food for your party. A. On the other hand B. Although C. To put it briefly

Choose the best transition 4. ______I promised to go to school today, I stayed home to watch television. A. B. C. Currently Indeed Although

Choose the best transition 5. ____I want to make my writing very clear, I will learn how to use transition words. A. Previously B. Therefore C. Because

Choose the best transition 6. Studies show that watching violent films negatively affects children’s behavior. ______ , there are people who would disagree. A. In particular B. However C. For instance

Choose the best transition 7. There are some slight variations in climate, but ______ mild winters can be expected in Palestine. A. consequently B. otherwise C. as a rule

Choose the best transition 8. Sales of cassettes have dropped over the past 12 months. _____ , CDs have seen an increase in sales. A. Above all B. Correspondingly C. In contract

Choose the best transition 9. Mr. Adam has been having problems paying his electricity and water bills. ______, not so many people are able to just do that these days. A. Nevertheless B. In other words C. Similarly

Choose the best transition 10. In order to try to reduce traffic congestion in the city centre, the government announced new restrictions on driving in some streets. _____ , the government imposed fines on using private cars in the city centre. A. As well as B. In addition C. in the same way

Choose the best transition 11. Homework must be handed in by the deadline, _______ they will not be graded. A. obviously B. otherwise C. as a result

Choose the best transition 12. _______ it has been shown that many accidents occur on motorcycles, the use of helmets should be required. A. Nevertheless B. Because C. Even though