quarta-feira, 17 de agosto de 2011

Transition words & phrases




Some students normally complain they have difficulties in writing compositions/ essays or even how to make some nice arrangements in their writing.

First, if you want to know better how to structure an essay, click here and then you’ll see and understand the main parts and tips of an essay and how they should be built.

Second, below you’ll find a very interesting material for writings which will surely help you develop this ability.


Illustration     

Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other words, in particular, specifically, such as.
Contrast

On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while this may be true.
Addition

And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, then, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance, however, thus, therefore, otherwise. 
Time

After, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length, first, second, etc., at first, formerly, rarely, usually, another, finally, soon, meanwhile, at the same time, for a minute, hour, day, etc., during the morning, day, week, etc., most important, later, ordinarily, to begin with, afterwards, generally, in order to, subsequently, previously, in the meantime, immediately, eventually, concurrently, simultaneously.
Concession

Although, at any rate, at least, still, thought, even though, granted that, while it may be true, in spite of, of course.
Similarity Of Comparison

Similarly, likewise, in like fashion, in like manner, analogous to.
Emphasis

Above all, indeed, truly, of course, certainly, surely, in fact, really, in truth, again, besides, also, furthermore, in addition.
Details

Specifically, especially, in particular, to explain, to list, to enumerate, in detail, namely, including.
Examples

For example, for instance, to illustrate, thus, in other words, as an illustration, in particular.
Consequence Or Result

So that, with the result that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this reason, therefore, so, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words, then.
Summary

Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief, as a result, accordingly.
Suggestion

For this purpose, to this end, with this in mind, with this purpose in mind, therefore.




























































I'd like to thank Dr. Megan Shrek, my Communication Professor in Marietta College (Ohio) who helped with this material.

I hope you guys make the best of it.

2 comentários :

  1. It is a treasure!
    By looking at this list and changing one word everytime we write, we can learn so much!

    Thank you, Peter, for sharing this with us!

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  2. Thank you so much for this! It surely is a treasure!
    Oh, and by the way, this blog is fantastic ;-)

    ResponderExcluir

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