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Transitional Devices With Usage

The document lists various transitional devices categorized by their usage, including addition, comparison, cause and effect, time, conclusion/summary, emphasis/clarification, sequence, and contrast. Each category is accompanied by examples demonstrating how to use these devices in sentences. This serves as a guide for improving writing coherence and flow.

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Transitional Devices With Usage

The document lists various transitional devices categorized by their usage, including addition, comparison, cause and effect, time, conclusion/summary, emphasis/clarification, sequence, and contrast. Each category is accompanied by examples demonstrating how to use these devices in sentences. This serves as a guide for improving writing coherence and flow.

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Transitional Devices with Usage

Addition
also, in addition, furthermore, moreover, besides, additionally, not only that, what's more

Example: She is an excellent researcher. Furthermore, she has strong leadership skills.

Comparison
likewise, similarly, in the same way, just as, equally

Example: He is passionate about science. Similarly, his sister is dedicated to her research.

Cause and Effect


because, since, as a result, therefore, thus, consequently, due to, hence

Example: The roads were icy; therefore, school was canceled.

Time
first, then, next, afterward, later, meanwhile, eventually, finally, at last

Example: First, preheat the oven. Then, mix all the ingredients.

Conclusion/Summary
in conclusion, to sum up, in summary, overall, to conclude, in short

Example: In conclusion, exercise is essential for a healthy lifestyle.

Emphasis/Clarification
indeed, in fact, clearly, of course, for example, for instance, in other words, that is to say

Example: He is very talented. In fact, he won three national awards last year.

Sequence
first, second, third, then, next, finally, after that, subsequently

Example: First, we gathered the data. Next, we analyzed the results.


Contrast
however, on the other hand, although, but, yet, nevertheless, nonetheless, even though, whereas

Example: The task was difficult. However, she managed to complete it on time.

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