Transition Markers
Cards (10)
- It is used to connect ideas and to guide the reader from one idea to another.
- It is used to add information or reinforce a point. Words like ad, also, furthermore, moreover, in addition, and additionally, are often used.
- It is used to show differences or highlight opposing ideas. But, however, on the other hand, yet, although, in contrast, and nevertheless are often used.
- It is to show the relationship between actions or events and their outcomes. Because, therefore, consequently, thus, as a result, hence, and for this reason are often used.
- It is to show similarities between ideas. Similarly, likewise, in the same way, and equally are often used.
- It provides specific examples to clarify or support a point. For example, for instance, such as, including, to illustrate are often used.
- It is to stress an important point. Indeed, in fact, certainly, unquestionably, and without a doubt are often used.
- It is to summarize or conclude the argument. In conclusion, to sum up, in summary, finally, and overall are often used.
- It is to show a point clearer or more specific. In other words, that is, to clarify, and to put it another way are often used.
- It is used to show the order of ideas or steps in an argument. First, second, next, then, finally, and subsequently are often used.