20 Categories of Transitional Expressions: Using Transitional Words and Phrases

Manik Joshi

Aug 2016 · English Daily Use Book 39 · Manik Joshi

About this ebook

This Book Covers the Following Topics:

 

Transitional Expressions -- Definition

Transitional Expressions – Punctuation Rules

01. Transitional Expressions -- Addition

02. Transitional Expressions -- Cause and Effect

03. Transitional Expressions -- Concession

04. Transitional Expressions -- Condition

05. Transitional Expressions -- Consequence

06. Transitional Expressions -- Contrast

07. Transitional Expressions -- Dismissal

08. Transitional Expressions -- Illustration

09. Transitional Expressions -- Emphasis

10. Transitional Expressions -- Exception

11. Transitional Expressions -- Explanation

12. Transitional Expressions -- Generalization

13. Transitional Expressions -- Location

14. Transitional Expressions -- Purpose

15. Transitional Expressions -- Quantifier

16. Transitional Expressions -- Reference

17. Transitional Expressions -- Sequence

18. Transitional Expressions – Similarity

19. Transitional Expressions -- Summary

20. Transitional Expressions -- Time

Exercise: 1(A) and 1(B)

Exercise: 2(A) to 2(C)

 

 

SAMPLE THIS:

 

Transitional Expressions -- Definition

 

Meaning of ‘Transition’ -- to go from one point to another

“Transitional Expressions” = “Transitional Words” + “Transitional Phrases”

“Transitional (or Transition) Words” are also known as “connecting words”, “linking words” or “signal words“

“Transitional (or Transition) Phrases” are also known as “connecting phrases”, “linking phrases” or “signal phrases“

 

“Transitional Expressions” (also “Transitions”) could be defined as follows:

•          ‘Transitional expressions’ are words or phrases that provide bridges between sentences, parts of sentences, paragraphs and sections.

•          ‘Transitional expressions’ connect and relate sentences and paragraphs.

•          ‘Transitions expressions’ signal the relationship between sentences and paragraphs.

•          ‘Transitions expressions’ state the connections between ideas.

•          ‘Transitions expressions’ help carry over a thought from one part of a sentence to another, from one sentence to another, from one paragraph to another, from one section to another, or from one idea to another.

•          ‘Transitional expressions’ connect ideas from sentence to sentence and paragraph to paragraph.

•          ‘Transitional expressions’ are placed in the beginning, middle, or end of the sentences/paragraphs to explain connections between two or more ideas.

•          ‘Transitional expressions’ help carry over a thought from one idea to another.

•          ‘Transitional expressions’ produce clearer expression, by eliminating the excessive use of such words as ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘for’ ‘nor’, ‘or’ ‘so’ ‘yet’, etc.

 

Choosing Transitional Expression --

Some transitional words and transitional phrases belong to more than one category. A transitional expression can change the whole meaning of a sentence. Therefore, you should choose the transition that best conveys your meaning. You should also avoid repetition and use different transition words or phrases in the same category if necessary.

 

Placing transitional words:

There are three options for placing transitional words:

• The beginning of a sentence [Most common]

• The middle of a sentence

• The end of a sentence [Least Common]

 

Example:

Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Furthermore, customers can also avail of an additional year of warranty. [Use of the transitional word ‘furthermore’ at the beginning of a sentence]

 

Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Customers, furthermore, can also avail of an additional year of warranty. [Use of the transitional word ‘furthermore’ in the middle of a sentence]

 

Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Customers can also avail of an additional year of warranty, furthermore. [Use of the transitional word ‘furthermore’ in the end of a sentence]

 

About the author

Manik Joshi was born on January 26, 1979, at Ranikhet, a picturesque town in the Kumaon region of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. He is a permanent resident of the Sheeshmahal area of Kathgodam located in the city of Haldwani in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand in India. He completed his schooling in four different schools. He is a science graduate in the ZBC – zoology, botany, and chemistry – subjects. He is also an MBA with a specialization in marketing. Additionally, he holds diplomas in “computer applications”, “multimedia and web-designing”, and “computer hardware and networking”. During his schooldays, he wanted to enter the field of medical science; however, after graduation, he shifted his focus to the field of management. After obtaining his MBA, he enrolled in a computer education center; he became so fascinated with working on the computer that he decided to develop his career in this field. Over the following years, he worked at some computer-related full-time jobs. Following that, he became interested in Internet Marketing, particularly in domaining (business of buying and selling domain names), web design (creating websites), and various other online jobs. However, later he shifted his focus solely to self-publishing. Manik is a nature-lover. He has always been fascinated by overcast skies. He is passionate about traveling and enjoys solo travel most of the time rather than traveling in groups. He is actually quite a loner who prefers to do his own thing. He likes to listen to music, particularly when he is working on the computer. Reading and writing are definitely his favorite pastimes, but he has no interest in sports. Manik has always dreamt of a prosperous life and prefers to live a life of luxury. He has a keen interest in politics because he believes it is politics that decides everything else. He feels a sense of gratification sharing his experiences and knowledge with the outside world. However, he is an introvert by nature and thus gives prominence to only a few people in his personal life. He is not a spiritual man, yet he actively seeks knowledge about the metaphysical world; he is particularly interested in learning about life beyond death. In addition to writing academic/informational text and fictional content, he also maintains a personal diary. He has always had a desire to stand out from the crowd. He does not believe in treading the beaten path and avoids copying someone else’s path to success. Two things he always refrains from are smoking and drinking; he is a teetotaler and very health-conscious. He usually wakes up before the sun rises. He starts his morning with meditation and exercise. Fitness is an integral and indispensable part of his life. He gets energized by solving complex problems. He loves himself the way he is and he loves the way he looks. He doesn’t believe in following fashion trends. He dresses according to what suits him and what he is comfortable in. He believes in taking calculated risks. His philosophy is to expect the best but prepare for the worst. According to him, you can’t succeed if you are unwilling to fail. For Manik, life is about learning from mistakes and figuring out how to move forward.