Transition WordsTransition WordsTransition WordsTransition WordsWords to Add, Compare, Contrast, Words to Add, Compare, Contrast,

Exemplify, Summarize, and Exemplify, Summarize, and Sequence. Sequence.

The Functions of Transition Words

• Transitions function to connect words, phrases, and clauses.

– Apples and oranges are types of fruit.– Not only fast cars but also slow

trucks make up highway traffic.– Henri stopped writing so that he

could listen to his friend.

Transitions Add, Compare, and Contrast1. Addition

We also visited Miami Beach.2. Comparison

We like them have to study.3. Contrast

Instead of riding, they walked.

Transitions for Example, Summary,

and Sequence4. Example:

To illustrate, I will tell a story.5. Summary:

In sum, you must try hard.6. Time Sequence: At last, she said yes.

Transitions of Addition

• Common Words1. And2. Also 3. Besides4. Too5. First6. Next7. Last

• Power Terms1. Moreover2. Furthermore3. In Addition

Transitions of Comparison

• Simple Ones1. Also2. Too

• Complex Ones1. In the same way2. Likewise3. Similarly

Transitions of Contrast• Simple Contrast1. But2. Yet3. Still4. Even so5. Instead6. Otherwise7. Regardless

• Complex Contrast1. Although2. At the same time3. Despite that4. In contrast5. In spite of6. Nevertheless7. Notwithstanding8. On the other hand

Transitions of Example• Simple Example1. For example 2. For instance3. Indeed 4. In fact 5. Of course

• Complex Example

1. As an illustration2. In other words3. In short4. That is5. To illustrate

Transitions of Summary• Simple Ones1. Altogether2. Finally

• Complex Ones1. In brief2. In conclusion3. In other words4. In particular5. In short6. In summary7. On the whole8. That is

Sequence Transitions• Simple Ones1. Afterward 2. again 3. before 4. finally5. last6. lately 7. meanwhile 8. Next9. soon10.then

• Complex Ones1. as long as 2. at last 3. at length 4. at that time5. in addition 6. in the past7. So far8. Until now

Watch out forTransition Words

• Just like traffic signals on busy roads, transitions words tell good readers to watch out for a change of direction in the passage.

• “Good readers follow the signals. Hence, you will too!”

Practicing Transitions

1. In addition,2. Likewise,3. Although,4. For instance,5. In sum,6. Finally,