CREATED BY KATHRYN REILLY Transition Words TRANSITIONS.

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CREATED BY KATHRYN REILLY Transition Words TRANSITIONS

Transition Words Why do we use transition words? Transition words help the reader move from one idea to the next. Think of transition words as bridges; they help the reader get from place to place in the paragraph or paper.

Categories of Transition Words Many categories of transition words exist. This PowerPoint will focus on five:  Similarity  Contrast  Addition  Illustration  Cause and Effect

Similarity Transition Words The following transition words can be used to show similarity between two ideas. additionally also and comparatively consequently correspondingly furthermore identically in addition in the same way moreover He enjoyed reading mystery novels. Additionally, he read science- fiction and horror. Before you go to the movies, you need to wash the dishes. In addition, take out the trash and clean the bathrooms.

Contrast Transition Words The following transition words show contrast between two ideas: but conversely however instead in contrast on one hand on the other hand on the contrary rather yet while whereas The weatherman predicted it would rain today; however, I think it will be sunny. Pit bulls can be loyal, protective and friendly pets. On the other hand, if they are trained badly, they can be too aggressive.

Addition Transition Words The following transition words add detail: again also as well as besides furthermore in addition likewise similarly “If you believe in change, vote for me. Again, if you want the future to be different, to change, vote for me.” Today we will be studying transition words. In addition, we will practice creating sentences with them.

Illustration Transition Words The following transition words provide further examples: for example for instance for one thing as an illustration illustrated with as an example in this case Spot is the best dog a family could have; for example, he knows over 20 commands! Gravity is essential on our planet. To illustrate this, Newton wrote about his experience with an apple.

Cause and Effect Transition Words The following transition words explain the impact of something: accordingly as a consequence as a result because consequently due to hence if/then then therefore thus Mike was driving 95 MPH. As a result, he received a speeding ticket. Marisol can speak eight languages; consequently she took a job as a translator for the United Nations.