English writing Flow

Question 1

Addition transitions

Answer 1

add extra information to further expand on a sentence

(Again, )it seemed no matter what he did it wasn’t enough.

Question 2

Alternative transitions

Answer 2

when you want to present two different ideas that can be combine for one

Choose a number (between )one and five.

Question 3

An apposition

Answer 3

helps clarify the previous phrase by adding explanatory details.

The dog walked up to the man, (and )seeing that he wasn’t a threat, licked his hand.

Question 4

Cause or Reason

Answer 4

clarify the causes or reasons behind certain events or occurrences.

John told his friends to watch the television (because )he was going to be on it.

Therefore, buying stock in this economy is a good idea.

Question 5

Chain transitions

Answer 5

string a series of related statements together.

(First, )you don’t know me. (Second, )you seem a little unhinged. (Finally), I already have a girlfriend.

Question 6

A clarification

Answer 6

clarify a previous statement by adding additional details or restating an idea in a different way.

The food at the supermarket is cheaper this week, (especially )the fruit and vegetables.

Question 7

A comparison

Answer 7

show and compare similarities or differences between ideas.

Cheese is okay, (but )milk tastes better.

Question 8

concession

Answer 8

to make allowances or yield a point in an argument or statement.

There is absolutely no proof, (though) Glen remains convinced.

Question 9

Conclusion

Answer 9

used to formulate a closing statement to a series of previous statements.

(Accordingly, )we anticipate that revenues will increase in the next quarter.

(Thus, )it would be wise that we cut all communication from here on out.

(Therefore), the Cabinet Minister should be investigated at once.

Question 10

condition

Answer 10

used to express that an action will take place if a certain condition is met.

I’ll scratch your back (if )you’ll scratch mine.

Question 11

conflict

Answer 11

when you want to express a (disagreement or conflict )between two statements.

The local basketball team has an all-star lineup, (but )they still can’t manage a win.

Question 12

Continuation

Answer 12

used to continue on with a previous statement or to bring a topic to a close.

(Next, )Ben slowly kept passed the guard before running to a nearby tree.

Question 13

contrast

Answer 13

used to compare conflicting ideas to each other with the goal of bringing them together.

I like chocolate (but ) not ice-cream.

(Instead )of appointing a qualified expert, Mr. Anderson appointed a woman off the street as his administrative assistant.

Question 14

Effect or result

Answer 14

used to highlight the consequences of an action or series of actions.

Sue drive to the supermarket (so ) she could buy groceries.

Question 15

Emphasis

Answer 15

call attention to or emphasize someone or something.

Your father would almost (certainly) never approve of this plan.

Question 16

Evidence, Proof, and Facts

Answer 16

are used when you wish to expand on previous information or help prove an argument.

(For this reason, )we have decided to sell off all of our shares.

Question 17

Illustration and description

Answer 17

used to add illustrative or descriptive details to previous statements.

(In fact), we have seen an increase in young voters in this election.

Question 18

exception

Answer 18

used to point out a criticism or objection to a preceding statement or argument.

The underdogs were willing to play the champions, (however) bad the final result.

Question 19

Generalization

Answer 19

transitions are used when you want to generalize or use a blanket statement to describe something.

This nation’s engineers are (generally )the most educated in the world.

Question 20

Importance

Answer 20

used to highlight statements that are of relative importance.

But (above all, ) he says the most important issue financial planning.

Question 21

introduction

Answer 21

used to mark the beginning of a statement or add further insight.

(Likewise, )Governor Alex Ellison has declared that all new recruits have been briefed.

Question 22

Logical

Answer 22

used to derive logical conclusions from a statement.

(And so )He pointed a gun at the man and so he dived for cover behind a wall.

(And then )He led us down a narrow street and then disappeared through a secret door.

Question 23

Purpose

Answer 23

used to express a reason or justification for doing something.

(Because of this )loss, we now need to win the next game to stay in the competition.

Question 24

Qualifiers

Answer 24

are used to modify a statement’s meaning by either limiting it or enhancing it.

(Almost) The dam almost broke after the torrential rain last week.

Question 25

Quantifiers

Answer 25

used to express quantity or abundance within a statement.

(A bit of )With a bit of luck Susan’s team might still make the playoffs.

Question 26

reference

Answer 26

to show that a statement is a directly linked to something previously written or discussed.

(About )that report you wrote, I think you missed a vital point.

Question 27

Reformulation

Answer 27

used to help restate an idea or statement.

(In other words), the man never stopped to help.

Question 28

reservation

Answer 28

used to express a tone of hesitancy within a statement.

(Despite )being paralyzed from the waist down, he remains optimistic about the future.

Question 29

resumption

Answer 29

used to resume or restart a previously discussed statement.

(Anyhow, )this should be a good game of chess between these two arch-rivals.

Question 30

Sequence

Answer 30

used when you want to show a sequential arrangement of ideas or statements.

(After) that we went to the movies.

Question 31

similarity

Answer 31

used to show equality or a likeness between ideas.

She was as hungry (as )a lion.

Question 32

Space, place, or location

Answer 32

used to show a spatial dimension within a statement.

(Above )the mountain the clouds swirled.

The castle can be visited by travelling (through )the forest.

Question 33

summary

Answer 33

used to summarize or conclude a group of previous statements.

(All in all) ,Roger and his brother were better off with their father.

Question 34

Time

Answer 34

useful when you want to express time (past, present, or future) within a statement.

(After ) the game they all went for ice cream.