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    20 Categories of Transitional Expressions: Using Transitional Words and Phrases
    20 Categories of Transitional Expressions: Using Transitional Words and Phrases
    20 Categories of Transitional Expressions: Using Transitional Words and Phrases
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    20 Categories of Transitional Expressions: Using Transitional Words and Phrases

    By Manik Joshi

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    This Book Covers the Following Topics:

    Transitional Expressions -- Definition
    Transitional Expressions – Punctuation Rules
    01. Transitional Expressions -- Addition
    02. Transitional Expressions -- Cause and Effect
    03. Transitional Expressions -- Concession
    04. Transitional Expressions -- Condition
    05. Transitional Expressions -- Consequence
    06. Transitional Expressions -- Contrast
    07. Transitional Expressions -- Dismissal
    08. Transitional Expressions -- Illustration
    09. Transitional Expressions -- Emphasis
    10. Transitional Expressions -- Exception
    11. Transitional Expressions -- Explanation
    12. Transitional Expressions -- Generalization
    13. Transitional Expressions -- Location
    14. Transitional Expressions -- Purpose
    15. Transitional Expressions -- Quantifier
    16. Transitional Expressions -- Reference
    17. Transitional Expressions -- Sequence
    18. Transitional Expressions – Similarity
    19. Transitional Expressions -- Summary
    20. Transitional Expressions -- Time
    Exercise: 1(A) and 1(B)
    Exercise: 2(A) to 2(C)

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    Transitional Expressions -- Definition

    Meaning of ‘Transition’ -- to go from one point to another
    “Transitional Expressions” = “Transitional Words” + “Transitional Phrases”
    “Transitional (or Transition) Words” are also known as “connecting words”, “linking words” or “signal words“
    “Transitional (or Transition) Phrases” are also known as “connecting phrases”, “linking phrases” or “signal phrases“

    “Transitional Expressions” (also “Transitions”) could be defined as follows:
    •‘Transitional expressions’ are words or phrases that provide bridges between sentences, parts of sentences, paragraphs and sections.
    •‘Transitional expressions’ connect and relate sentences and paragraphs.
    •‘Transitions expressions’ signal the relationship between sentences and paragraphs.
    •‘Transitions expressions’ state the connections between ideas.
    •‘Transitions expressions’ help carry over a thought from one part of a sentence to another, from one sentence to another, from one paragraph to another, from one section to another, or from one idea to another.
    •‘Transitional expressions’ connect ideas from sentence to sentence and paragraph to paragraph.
    •‘Transitional expressions’ are placed in the beginning, middle, or end of the sentences/paragraphs to explain connections between two or more ideas.
    •‘Transitional expressions’ help carry over a thought from one idea to another.
    •‘Transitional expressions’ produce clearer expression, by eliminating the excessive use of such words as ‘and’, ‘but’, ‘for’ ‘nor’, ‘or’ ‘so’ ‘yet’, etc.

    Choosing Transitional Expression --
    Some transitional words and transitional phrases belong to more than one category. A transitional expression can change the whole meaning of a sentence. Therefore, you should choose the transition that best conveys your meaning. You should also avoid repetition and use different transition words or phrases in the same category if necessary.

    Placing transitional words:
    There are three options for placing transitional words:
    • The beginning of a sentence [Most common]
    • The middle of a sentence
    • The end of a sentence [Least Common]

    Example:
    Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Furthermore, customers can also avail of an additional year of warranty. [Use of the transitional word ‘furthermore’ at the beginning of a sentence]

    Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Customers, furthermore, can also avail of an additional year of warranty. [Use of the transitional word ‘furthermore’ in the middle of a sentence]

    Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Customers can also ava

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherManik Joshi
    Release dateAug 23, 2016
    ISBN9781311470119
    20 Categories of Transitional Expressions: Using Transitional Words and Phrases
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    Manik Joshi

    Manik Joshi was born on January 26, 1979, at Ranikhet, a picturesque town in the Kumaon region of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. He is a permanent resident of the Sheeshmahal area of Kathgodam located in the city of Haldwani in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand in India. He completed his schooling in four different schools. He is a science graduate in the ZBC – zoology, botany, and chemistry – subjects. He is also an MBA with a specialization in marketing. Additionally, he holds diplomas in “computer applications”, “multimedia and web-designing”, and “computer hardware and networking”. During his schooldays, he wanted to enter the field of medical science; however, after graduation he shifted his focus to the field of management. After obtaining his MBA, he enrolled in a computer education center; he became so fascinated with working on the computer that he decided to develop his career in this field. Over the following years, he worked at some computer-related full-time jobs. Following that, he became interested in Internet Marketing, particularly in domaining (business of buying and selling domain names), web design (creating websites), and various other online jobs. However, later he shifted his focus solely to self-publishing. Manik is a nature-lover. He has always been fascinated by overcast skies. He is passionate about traveling and enjoys solo-travel most of the time rather than traveling in groups. He is actually quite a loner who prefers to do his own thing. He likes to listen to music, particularly when he is working on the computer. Reading and writing are definitely his favorite pastimes, but he has no interest in sports. Manik has always dreamed of a prosperous life and prefers to live a life of luxury. He has a keen interest in politics because he believes it is politics that decides everything else. He feels a sense of gratification sharing his experiences and knowledge with the outside world. However, he is an introvert by nature and thus gives prominence to only a few people in his personal life. He is not a spiritual man, yet he actively seeks knowledge about the metaphysical world; he is particularly interested in learning about life beyond death. In addition to writing academic/informational text and fictional content, he also maintains a personal diary. He has always had a desire to stand out from the crowd. He does not believe in treading the beaten path and avoids copying someone else’s path to success. Two things he always refrains from are smoking and drinking; he is a teetotaler and very health-conscious. He usually wakes up before the sun rises. He starts his morning with meditation and exercise. Fitness is an integral and indispensable part of his life. He gets energized by solving complex problems. He loves himself the way he is and he loves the way he looks. He doesn’t believe in following fashion trends. He dresses according to what suits him and what he is comfortable in. He believes in taking calculated risks. His philosophy is to expect the best but prepare for the worst. According to him, you can’t succeed if you are unwilling to fail. For Manik, life is about learning from mistakes and figuring out how to move forward.

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    20 Categories of Transitional Expressions - Manik Joshi

    20 Categories of Transitional Expressions

    (Using Transitional Words and Phrases)

    By Manik Joshi

    Copyright Manik Joshi 2016

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    http://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/manikjoshi

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    mailto:mail@manikjoshi.com

    IMPORTANT NOTE

    This Book is Part of a Series

    SERIES Name: English Daily Use

    [A Forty-Book Series]

    BOOK Number: 39

    BOOK Title: 20 Categories of Transitional Expressions

    Table of Contents

    Transitional Expressions -- Definition

    Transitional Expressions -- Punctuation

    Transitional Expressions: Categories

    01. Transitional Expressions -- Addition

    02. Transitional Expressions – Cause-Effect

    03. Transitional Expressions -- Concession

    04. Transitional Expressions -- Condition

    05. Transitional Expressions -- Contrast

    06. Transitional Expressions -- Dismissal

    07. Transitional Expressions -- Illustration

    08. Transitional Expressions -- Emphasis

    09. Transitional Expressions -- Exception

    10. Transitional Expressions – Explanation

    11. Transitional Expressions -- Generalization

    12. Transitional Expressions -- Location

    13. Transitional Expressions – Opinion

    14. Transitional Expressions -- Purpose

    15. Transitional Expressions -- Quantifier

    16. Transitional Expressions -- Reference

    17. Transitional Expressions -- Sequence

    18. Transitional Expressions – Similarity

    19. Transitional Expressions -- Summary

    20. Transitional Expressions -- Time

    Exercises: 1(A) and 1(B)

    Exercises: 2(A) to 2(C)

    About the Author

    BIBLIOGRAPHY

    Transitional Expressions -- Definition

    Meaning of ‘Transition’ -- to go from one point to another

    Transitional Expressions = Transitional Words + Transitional Phrases

    Transitional (or Transition) Words are also known as connecting words, linking words or signal words

    Transitional (or Transition) Phrases are also known as connecting phrases, linking phrases or signal phrases

    "Transitional Expressions (also Transitions") could be defined as follows:

    ‘Transitional expressions’ are words or phrases that provide bridges between sentences, parts of sentences, paragraphs, and sections.

    ‘Transitional expressions’connect and relatesentences and paragraphs.

    ‘Transitions expressions’signal the relationship between sentences and paragraphs.

    ‘Transitions expressions’ state the connections between ideas.

    ‘Transitions expressions’ help carry over a thought from one part of a sentence to another, from one sentence to another, from one paragraph to another, from one section to another, or from one idea to another.

    ‘Transitional expressions’connect ideas from sentence to sentence and paragraph to paragraph.

    ‘Transitional expressions’ areplacedin the beginning, middle, or end of the sentences/paragraphs to explain connections between two or more ideas.

    ‘Transitional expressions’ help carry over a thought from one idea to another.

    ‘Transitional expressions’ produce clearer expression, by eliminating the excessive use of such words as ‘and’,‘but’,‘for’‘nor’,‘or’‘so’‘yet’,etc.

    ‘Transitional expressions’ help to show how the two sentences or paragraphs are related.Likewise, they help to show how two parts of a sentence are related.

    ‘Transitional Expressions’ are used to provide a connection between sentences or paragraphs.The word transition literally means passing from one subject to another.Thus, transitional expressions show the logical relationships between ideas.They help to make a piece of writing flow better.

    Choosing Transitional Expression --

    Some transitional words and transitional phrases belong to more than one category. A transitional expression can change the whole meaning of a sentence. Therefore, you should choose the transition that best conveys your meaning. You should also avoid repetition and use different transition words or phrases in the same category if necessary.

    Placing transitional words:

    There are three options for placing transitional words:

    • The beginning of a sentence [Most common]

    • The middle of a sentence

    • The end of a sentence [Least Common]

    Example:

    Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Furthermore, customers can also avail of an additional year of warranty. [Use of the transitional word ‘furthermore’ at the beginning of a sentence]

    Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Customers, furthermore, can also avail of an additional year of warranty. [Use of the transitional word ‘furthermore’ in the middle of a sentence]

    Their products come with an insurance pack that covers accidental damage, theft, and breakage for a year. Customers can also avail of an additional year of warranty, furthermore. [Use of the transitional word ‘furthermore’ at the end of a sentence]

    Transitional Expressions -- Punctuation

    GENERAL PUNCTUATION RULES

    (A). When transitional words and phrases start sentences, a comma follows them.

    For Example:

    As a matter of fact, it is quite common for some candidates to use music at their rallies and events without permission.

    (B). Transition words between two complete sentences are usually preceded by a period (.) or a

    semi-colon (;) and followed by a comma (,). You should use a semicolon to connect the two sentences if they are closely connected in thought.

    For Example:

    He won the competition. Therefore, he was satisfied with his performance.

    He won the competition; therefore, he was satisfied with his performance.

    (C). When transitional expressions (‘nonessential ones’) are in the middle of sentences, they have a comma before and after them.

    For Example:

    Things, however, did not work as planned.

    He won the competition. He, therefore, was satisfied with his performance.

    (D). Some transitional words (usually conjunctions or prepositions) introduce subordinate clauses. When ‘dependent clause’ comes first, you should separate the clauses with a comma. When ‘independent clause’ comes first, you don’t need to use a comma.

    Example:

    After he completed his post-graduation, he applied for the job. [Comma]

    He applied for the job after he completed his post-graduation. [No Comma]

    Exception- If the subordinate clause expresses ‘contrast’ and comes after ‘independent clause’ then you can use a comma.

    Example:

    He could not qualify for the final, although he made his best efforts.

    (E). Many transitional expressions can be used both ways. The proper punctuation, in this case, should be chosen through context.

    Once they got possession of the flat, they would sell it at a premium.

    Once, she was an ambitious girl.

    (F). You can also use a dash (— ) instead of a comma before transitional expression.

    If you buy a car, if you want to get a license— first of all, you have got to get a license. [use of dash (— ) before first of all]

    (G). There are many occasions when no comma is

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