Transitions : Moreover, Futhermore, In addition, Therefore, Consequently

     Transitions words are certain words, expressions, or other devices that give text or speech greater cohesion by making it more explicit, or signaling, how ideas are meant by the writer or speaker to relate to one another.

Transitions can be placed:

• At the beginning of a clause and thus create a compound sentence, as in

I really thought I would win the family basketball pool; however, I made some poor choices.

• At the beginning of a sentence
  However, it would seem that my son will win all the prizes.
• At the end of the sentence
  Chris could keep all the prizes for himself, of course.

Transition connect the ideas between two sentence:

1.      Moreover, futhermore and in addition mean also.

2.      Therefore and consequently mean as a result.

Transitions position:

§  Transition word + subject + verb

§   Subject + transition word + verb

§  Subject + verb + transition word

Transitions in text:

Descriptive: above, under, near by, among, further, below.

Narrative : after, afterward, later, finally, one day, once.

Expository: in addition, furthermore, moreover, therefore, however, although, consequently.

Examples:

1.      He is sick. Therefore, he can’t come.           

2.      It is raining hard. Furthermore, Ryan’s house is a long way from school.

3.      The test was difficult. In addition, the time was also limited.

4.      Marry can read Spanish. However, she can’t speak it.

5.      Mrs. Josh is friendly. Moreover, she is helpful.Therefore, almost all her neighbors like her.

6.      The contest requires an enrollment fee. In additon, the prizes are not so interesting.  Consequently, there  are just a few participants.

7.      The computer is old. Futhermore, Angga doesn’t take cae of it. Therefore, it os broken now.

8.      Rieke is clever and kind. Moreover, she is friendly. Many people like her.

Note :

List of Transition Words

• Therefore
• However
• Moreover
• Lastly
• Next
• Also
• Furthermore
• In addition to
• Similarly
• Likewise
• Accordingly
• Hence
• Consequently
• As a result
• Thereby
• Otherwise
• Subsequently
• Thus
• So then
• Wherefore
• Generally
• Usually
• For the most part
• As a rule
• Ordinarily
• Regularly
• In particular
• For instance
• Particularly
• Especially
• Such as
• Including
• Namely
• For example
• As an example
• In this case
• Above all
• Singularly
• Likewise
• Coupled with
• Compared to
• In comparison to
• Together with
• Besides
• In brief
• In short
• In conclusion
• In the meantime
• Soon
• Later
• In the meanwhile
• Afterward
• Earlier
• In summary
• To summarize
• Finally
• Before
• After
• By the way
• Incidentally
• As a result of
• Accidentally
• Here
• There
• Over there
• Opposite
• Under
• Beyond
• In the distance
• To the left
• To the right