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Transition

Signals
MS. ERIKA DELA PEÑA
What is Transition Signals?
Transition signals are linking words or phrases that
connect your ideas and add cohesion to your writing.
They signpost or indicate to the reader the relationships
between sentences and between paragraphs, making it
easier for the reader to understand your ideas.

We use a variety of transition signals to fulfill a number of


functions. Some of these functions: to show the order or
sequence of events; to indicate that a new idea or an
example will follow; to show that a contrasting idea will be
presented, or to signal a summary or a conclusion.
How are transition signals
Transition signals will:
useful?
• make it easier for the reader to follow your ideas.
• Create a powerful links between sentences and
paragraphs to improve the flow of information
across the whole text. The result is that the writing
is smoother.
• Help to carry over a thought from one sentence to
another, from one idea to another or from one
paragraph to another.
How are transition signals used?
• Transition signals are usually placed at the start of
sentences; however, they may also appear in the middle
or end of sentences.
• A transition signal, or the clause introduced by a
transition signal, is usually separated from the rest of
the sentence by commas.
• You DO NOT need to use transition signals in every
sentence in a paragraph; however, good use of
transition words will help to make the relationship
between the ideas in your writing clear and logical.
How are Transition Signals
• Transition signals are usually placed at the start of the sentence; however,
used?
they may also appear in the middle or end of sentences.
Examples:
Start: To demonstrate her love of ice cream, Mikha is planning
an ice cream social for all her friends.
Middle: The boy liked dogs, but he was afraid of cats.
End: She went to the vet afterwards.
• A transition signal, or the clause introduced by a transition signal, is
usually separated from the rest of the sentence by commas.
Example:
First, we are going fishing. Then, we will get ready for dinner.
Types of Transition
Words and Phrases
Types of Transition Words
1. Compare/Contrast– points out alternatives or differences.
Example Sentence:
The boy liked birds, but he was afraid of cats. Similarly, he did not like lions and
tigers. On the contrary, he liked animals that could fly, such as sparrows and
falcons.

2. Chronology– helps define time.

Example Sentence:
Before you go home, make sure you jot down your assignments. During the
evening, you can review your work. You’ll be able to simultaneously eat dinner
and review your work.

3. Cause/Effect– shows the consequences of an action.

Example Sentence:
Since you’re such a good student, you’ll get into a good college. Therefore, you
can get a job you like. As a result, you should be a happy person.
Types of Transition Words
4. Illustration/Examples– adds emphasis or introduce evidence.

Sentence Example:
Akira loves vegetables. Truly, she is happy to eat those every day – specifically,
‘pinakbet’, ‘chopsuey’, and vegetable salads. To demonstrate her love for
vegetables, Akira is planning a vegetable socials for all his friends.

5. Addition– adds information or reinforce ideas.

Sentence Example:
Gabriel loves, respects, and obeys his parents. Moreover, he helps in the
household chores if he is not studying. Furthermore, he is grateful that his parents
are very supportive in every task he does.
Types of Transition Words
6. Clarification– it shows support.

Example Sentence:
I love going to school; that is, I like it very much. In other words, I want to learn
more. To put it another way, a school is one of the best places I need to go for me
to learn better.

7. Qualification– presents conditions or intentions.

Sentence Example:
With what was possibly the greatest fight of all times, the Filipino in the front lines
faced the pandemic with bravery. They almost gave up but recovered. With this in
mind, Filipinos have proven time and again to be resilient.
Types of Transition Words
8. Summary/Conclusion– it restates ideas.

Example Sentence:
All the documents have been presented and, as can be seen, the facts are clear.
Given this point, it's time to correct the practices that do not conform to the
policies. In the long run, the nation and its people will benefit from this change.

9. Sequence– presents conditions or intentions.

Sentence Example:
First, he will go to school. Then, he might meet up with some friends. Finally, his
family will meet him at the park.
Other Transition
Words and Phrases
Types of Transition Devices
TO COMPARE AND CONTRAST
COMPARISON CONTRAST
As But
Also Despite
Likewise However
Similarly Even though
In the same way On the contrary

TO HELP DEFINE TIME


After Next Simultaneously
Later During Soon
Before First
Types of Transition Devices
TO SHOW CAUSE AND EFFECT
CAUSE EFFECT
Accordingly Consequently
Because As a result
Due to Therefore
Since So

TO ADD EMPHASIS
ILLUSTRATION EXAMPLE
To demonstrate For example
Specifically Such as
Truly Namely
Types of Transition Devices
TO ADD INFORMATION
Furthermore Also Moreover And
In addition As well Equally important Then

TO SHOW SUPPORT/CLARIFICATION
That is In that case
I mean To put it another way
In other words Under certain circumstances

TO RESTATE IDEAS
SUMMARY CONCLUSION
As can be seen In the long run
Given this point In conclusion
To summarize To conclude
To sum up Therefore
So Finally

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