Transitions and Transitional Devices

Question 1

words which lead to more on the same idea (examples)

Answer 1

again, likewise, in addition, also, as well, furthermore, moreover, and

Question 2

words which lead to a different idea (examples)

Answer 2

conversely, nevertheless, on the other hand, on the contrary, although, even though, but, yet, while, however, except

Question 3

words which lead to a result (examples)

Answer 3

thus, therefore, consequently, as a result, because, since, as, so, inasmuch as

Question 4

words which lead to a concession (examples)

Answer 4

admittedly, of course, naturally

Question 5

words which lead to an example (examples)

Answer 5

for example, to illustrate, if one looks at, as shown by

Question 6

words which refer to a previous time (examples)

Answer 6

previously, before, prior to

Question 7

words which refer to the future (examples)

Answer 7

next, then, later, afterward

Question 8

words which refer to the same time (examples)

Answer 8

while, as, at the same time, during that time

Question 9

words which show sequence (examples)

Answer 9

first/second/third, a/b/c, lastly, next, then, finally, after that, until

Question 10

connection arrangements (types)

Answer 10

chronological, alphabetical, most to least important, least to most important

Question 11

identifying sections (examples)

Answer 11

headings, subheadings, blank space, illustrations, decorative shapes, bullets