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 bridgesbetween 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 asentence 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 endof the sentences/paragraphs to explain connections between two or moreideas. * 'Transitional expressions' produce clearer expression, byeliminating 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 onecategory. A transitional expression can change the whole meaning of asentence. Therefore, you should choose the transition that best conveysyour meaning. You should also avoid repetition and use differenttransition 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 for an additional year of warranty. [Use oftransitional 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 for an additional year of warranty. [Use of 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 for anadditional year of warranty, furthermore. [Use of transitional word 'furthermore' in the end of a sentence]