(IC) Lesson Topic 1: Transitions
Lesson Topic 1: Transitions
Transitions can be used to connect one sentence to another sentence within a paragraph or to connect one paragraph to another within a longer essay or report. The lists below show a number of transitions and how they are used.
| Words used to show location | Words used to show time | Words used to compare things |
| Above, across, against, along, among, around, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, inside, near, throughout | About, during, first, second, to begin, meanwhile, until, next, later, finally, then | Likewise, also, similarly, both |
| Words used to contrast | Words used to emphasize a point | Words used to conclude or summarize | Words used to add information | Words used to clarify |
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But, however, still, yet, although, otherwise, on the other hand |
Again, truly, in fact, especially, for this reason |
Finally, lastly, therefore, as a result, because |
Again, for instance, moreover, finally, next, also, for example, additionally, in addition |
In other words, for instance, for example |
It is important to use transitions, especially between paragraphs. You don't want your writing to sound choppy and disjointed. You want smooth transitions between all of your points and ideas. Make sure that you are including transitions throughout your writing. This should be something you look for when revising any essay.
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