English writing Flow Flashcards
Addition transitions
add extra information to further expand on a sentence
(Again, )it seemed no matter what he did it wasn’t enough.
Alternative transitions
when you want to present two different ideas that can be combine for one
Choose a number (between )one and five.
An apposition
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.
Cause or Reason
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.
Chain transitions
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.
A clarification
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.
A comparison
show and compare similarities or differences between ideas.
Cheese is okay, (but )milk tastes better.
concession
to make allowances or yield a point in an argument or statement.
There is absolutely no proof, (though) Glen remains convinced.
Conclusion
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.
condition
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.
conflict
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.
Continuation
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.
contrast
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.
Effect or result
used to highlight the consequences of an action or series of actions.
Sue drive to the supermarket (so ) she could buy groceries.
Emphasis
call attention to or emphasize someone or something.
Your father would almost (certainly) never approve of this plan.
Evidence, Proof, and Facts
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.
Illustration and description
used to add illustrative or descriptive details to previous statements.
(In fact), we have seen an increase in young voters in this election.
exception
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.
Generalization
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.
Importance
used to highlight statements that are of relative importance.
But (above all, ) he says the most important issue financial planning.
introduction
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.
Logical
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.
Purpose
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.
Qualifiers
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.
