Monday, May 31, 2021

Grammar: Transitions

Transitions are words that connect different ideas in your writing and speech, like a bridge connects one city to another. A transition gives the reader a bridge from one of your ideas to the next. Some examples of transitions include also, therefore, furthermore, on the contrary, finally, next.

to add

Transitions in this category connect ideas that are similar. Such transitions include additionally, in addition, also, and furthermore.

to contrast

on the other hand, in contrast, although, and conversely. 


to show cause and effect

therefore, consequently and as a result.


Source: https://www.coursera.org/learn/media/lecture/JOZjV/language-focus-transitions

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