Guide to Transitions with Sample Sentences

Click on the links below to take you to sample transitions and sentences

• Words that show Conclusion
• Words that Repeat information
• Words that show Comparison
• Words that show Contrast or Differences
• Words that show a Time relationship
• Words that Limit or Prepare for an example
• Words that show Cause (explain why)
• Words that show Effect/Result
• Words that Assert obvious truth or Grant opposition

NOTE: the words that show transition are bold and underlined.

Words that ADD information:

• The little girl put on her yellow shirt and brown overalls.
• Chris is on the basketball team this semester at Indiana School for the Deaf. In addition, he is on the soccer team.
• We will be here for one more week so we can finish up our work. Another reason we are staying longer is because we do not want to miss the Deaf Way conference.
• First of all, pour a half-cup of milk in the bowl; second, add two eggs; and third, stir the mixture.
• I admire I. King Jordan because he is the first deaf president of Gallaudet. Besides that, I admire him because he is a great long distance runner. Furthermore, he is a dedicated family man. All in all, there ís not much to dislike about the man, except he is too perfect!
• Crystal likes camping in the mountains. Also, Crystal is an experienced hiker.
• Texas School for the Deaf is perfectly located. Moreover, it has a strong academic program. For example, the school has a preschool program where both deaf and hearing children learn together.

Words that show CONCLUSION:  back to top

• There were a lot of problems discussed at the meeting. Finally, after a few hours, we were able to prioritize the problems in the order we want to solve the problems.
• Many parents and students have been complaining about the program. For example, scores on the end-of-grade tests have gone down from last year; teachers are not very motivated; and everyone is frustrated. To sum up, some improvements in the middle school program need to be made.
• To conclude, I want to wish you all a very happy holiday season.
• There was a malfunction in the smoke machines and lights, the curtains would not open and close properly, and one of the actors was sick with no stand-in. In conclusion, the play was a disaster.

Words that REPEAT information: back to top

Words that REPEAT information

in fact in other words once again to put it another way to repeat

• That area is very dangerous for you to bike in. To repeat, I warn you not to go there.
• Lisa decided not to go to King Islands. In fact she told me, "No, way."
• I feel that our last Student Council meeting did not go well. In other words, it was a fine mess.
• Sally has lost an oar on her boat and she is in big trouble. Well, to put it another way, Sally has to find another way to row or she will sink!

Words that show COMPARISON: back to top

Words that show COMPARISON

as ... as as if by comparison compared to in comparison in like manner like likewise similarly

• At St. Rita School for the Deaf, a private school, there is a dress code that mandates how the students are to dress. The boys must wear a pair of pants and dress shirts. Similarly, the strict dress code requires plaid skirts and blouses for the girls.
• Like her grandmother, Sally loves the Gallaudet Homecoming football game.
• The news reported that Montana would be very cold this week. I said, "Likewise, Rochester will be, too."
• Ronda bought a new Saturn car; so in like manner the rest of her friends did the same thing.
• By comparison, Greensboro, N.C. is much smaller than Washington, D.C. is.
• The cat acts as if he is the boss of the house.
• The cat is as proud as a king.
• Bob loves to go to parties. In comparison, Sue loves to stay at home with her family.
• Compared to seven years ago when the printer worked well, it has been "ill" a great deal of the time in recent weeks.

Words that show CONTRASTS or DIFFERENCES: back to top

Words that show CONTRAST or DIFFERENCES

although but however in contrast in spite of nevertheless nonetheless rather than though unlike yet

• I am not able to go to the beach with you. Nevertheless, thanks for asking me.
• Karen's cat, Salem is so unlike Midnight. Midnight likes to nap a lot and Salem likes to play a lot.
• The idea of attending the play at Gallaudet is nice. However, the Theoretical Issues in Sign Language Research conference is scheduled at the same time.
• He prefers to attend the play rather than attending the conference.
• Though I eat green beans because they are healthy, I hate them.
• Although Steven was extremely tired, he washed the dishes.
• The play was great, nonetheless, I am sick of seeing it for the fourth time.
• Amber, Sharon, and Megan went to Busch Gardens for the day. In spite of the cold weather, they enjoyed themselves.
• Sharon and Megan enjoyed the Loch Ness Monster ride, but Amber thought that Alpengist was faster and had more twists.
• Sharon has not visited the Land of the Dragons, yet if she had had a kid, she would have gone by now.
• Alexander Graham Bell believed in oral education for deaf children. This is in contrast to Edward Minor Gallaudet who believed in using American Sign Language to educate deaf children.

Words that show a TIME relationship: back to top

Words that show a TIME relationship

after so much time after that at first before beginning, ending beyond during earlier even when eventually ever since finally following from then on from, to in time last later meanwhile near, far next now over soon still the next day, night then until while

• Stephen went to pick up Irene before he stopped by McDonaldís for lunch.
• Karen was out with her friend last night.
• We need to wash our clothes, after that we can go to the Taste of D.C. festival.
• I can't wait to watch "NYPD," it is coming on soon. You can watch the rerun later this week.
• Finally, I will get to see Rick Schroder. He has not been acting much since he was a teenager.
• The beginning of the movie was sadder than the ending.
• After so much time waiting in the long line, the boys finally got their hamburgers.
• The Van Gogh art exhibit was shown earlier this month in Washington, D.C.
• Wait until tonight, then you will be able to see the full moon over Gallyís Chapel Hall.
• The show is not over until the actors take their final bows at the end.
• While Missy was driving to work, she saw a deer by the roadside. She slowed down to watch the deer for a short time, then continued on her way to work.
• Even when Sally was able to, she did not bother to finish her ASL project.
• Clerc met with Gallaudet to prepare for the Congressional meeting scheduled for the next day.
• The next night was very dark and stormy. Of course, it was Halloween night!
• "Next, please," the lady called when it was my turn to go up to the booth to have my paycheck cashed.
• Bobby's broken ankle will heal in time for the Maryland Deaf Festival.
• That house felt very creepy inside; meanwhile, it was sunny outside.
• Eventually, Sally got tired of John calling her on the TTY all the time since she was not interested in him.
• She was still asleep when I got back home from work.
• Now, please get this truck fixed right because I need it to get to school on time!
• Schools for the deaf used Sign Language until the dreadful conference in Milan; from then on, most schools for the deaf employed the oral method.
• Super Kmart is near Landmark Mall, but Ames is far away from the mall. So it would be easier to shop at Super Kmart.
• It will take two hours to go from Point A to Point B. Can you figure out how many hours it is from Point A to Point C?
• At first, I thought it was a dead animal. As I walked closer, I saw it was only a worn-out coat on the ground.
• Looking beyond this month, I predict that funding will be much better for this program.
• Everyone hid out in the hall during the hurricane, hoping they would be safe.
• Rebecca has not eaten at Lone Star ever since she became sick from eating the food.
• Following "Friends" and "Mad about You," "ER" will be shown. "ER" is supposed to have two Deaf actresses on the show tonight.

Words that LIMIT or PREPARE for an example: back to top

Words that LIMIT or PREPARE for an example

for example for instance to illustrate         such as

• Not all birds eat berries. For example, vultures eat dead animals.
• Jeff is an interesting person to know. To illustrate, he knows a lot about the history of the Deaf community in Ireland.
• There are things that need to be done to improve the company. For instance, we can begin by organizing the files.
• I have a few things to take care of such as paying bills, cleaning the house, and going to the post office.

Words that show CAUSE (explain why): back to top

Words that show CAUSE (explain why)

because because of caused by

• Midnight was not able to move around well because his hind legs were in casts. He broke them when he fell off the bookshelf.
• Did you see the tragic accident on I-85 south? It was caused by a drunk driver.
• Because it is raining today, the homecoming game and the food booths will be cancelled.
• I was late to work because of the heavy traffic.

Words that show EFFECT/RESULT: back to top

Words that show EFFECT/RESULT

as a result consequently for this/that reason that is why therefore thus

• It is raining today thus we are not going to the beach.
• The weather is supposed to be drizzly and chilly today; as a result, the Deaf Festival will be cancelled.
• I was too tired; therefore I decided not to go to the state fair last night.
• In 1903, William E. Hoy, a deaf baseball player, caught a fly ball in the ninth inning in spite of heavy fog. Consequently, Los Angles won the pennant for that year.
• Ricky worked all day, from 8am until 11pm. That ís why he stayed home instead of going camping with us.
• The school bus broke down last week and has not been repaired yet. So for that reason, our dance group is unable to go to Washington, D.C. to perform at Kennedy Center.

Words that ASSERT OBVIOUS TRUTH or GRANT   OPPOSITION: back to top

Words that ASSERT OBVIOUS TRUTH or GRANT OPPOSITION

certainly conceding that granted that in fact naturally no doubt of course surely undoubtedly without a doubt

• There is no doubt that the dog buried the bone in the garden.
• Jeff told us an undoubtedly true story that was very scary.
• The judge, without a doubt, thinks capital punishment is wrong.
• Of course, Sarah is going to the beach this weekend with her parents. She needs a break from Gallaudet.
• Naturally Steven is not going to agree with that plan. In fact, he thinks that the idea of setting up a business selling scarves on K Street would surely fail.
• Certainly, you may borrow my book on the history of the American Deaf Community. But, be sure to return it to me next week.
• Granted that Bob promised to send some money to help with the bills, yet this doesn't mean that he will.
• Conceding that Sally is a strong skater, Rachel still believes she will be able to beat her in the Olympics. Rachel wants to become the first deaf ice skater to receive a gold medal.

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