Transitions
By Mrs. Nermeen Ibrahim
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Transitions are linking words
that join what is before with
what is after.
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• How to recognize the questions asking
about transitions….
• The four answer choices have transition
words
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•
There are many transition words /
expressions in the English language, but the
most important ones can be classified broadly
into three groups: continuers, contradictors,
and cause & effect (according to Erica’s
grammar book).
• Let’s batch the too general “continuers’ ”
group in six specific sets.
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• Set 1- Emphasis
Indeed, Obviously , In fact, Particularly ,
in particular, Especially, Undoubtedly, Clearly,
importantly.. etc.
Tip:
S1-------------- Emphasis ---------------S2
X
In fact
X + the
same exact idea but
with more elaborations/details
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• Set 2- Addition
In addition , additionally, Besides
Furthermore , Moreover, Also
Not only …..but also ….
Tip:
S2
S1
Addition
X ----------- Moreover -------- X (similar
tone + new aspect)
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• Set 3- Example
For example, for instance, such as, including
Tip:
S1-------------- Example ---------------S2
General -----------for instance--------- Specific
Languages
English
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• Set 4- Comparison
• Likewise, similarly, same as, just like, similar
to, same as, compared to
Tip:
S1-------------- Comparison----------S2
X
similarly
Y
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• Set 5- Sequence
First - firstly, second - secondly, third /-thirdly
….etc , next, last, finally, afterwards ,then , after
that
Tip: S1-------------- Sequence----------S2
A certain point of time /a step of a process
Then
Another point / a later step
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• Set 6- Summary
To sum up, To conclude, In other words,
In conclusion, Finally..
Tip:
: S1
Summary
S2
Many ideas -------to sum up-------- the same ideas
but in short / rephrased
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• Contradictors’ group
• The most tested group and the easiest of all.
• They show opposite (contradicting)
meanins/ideas
However, nevertheless, in contrast , in other
words, despite , in spite of, while, on the other
hand, on the contrary….etc.
Tip:
S1
Contrast
S2
X +ve ----------- however -------- X -ve
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• “Cause and effect” group
• It can be batched in two sets: the reason set
and the result set
The reason set includes words like because, since
as, because of …
These words are followed by a reason and
preceded by a result.
Tip:
S1
reason
S2
result----------- because -------- reason
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• “Cause and effect” group
• It can be batched in two sets: the reason set
and the result set
The result set includes words like “So,as a result
therefore, thus, consequently, hence…etc.
These words are followed by a result and
preceded by a reason.
Tip:
S1
result
S2
reason----------- so -------- result
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General tips.
• If the delete option appears in one of the
choices for a question asking about transitions,
check it first as it’s likely to be the correct
answer.
• Never use two transition words in one sentence
(belonging to the same group).
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General tips.
• If you come across a transition word you aren’t
familiar with, try the familiar ones first. If they
don’t work, choose the unfamiliar one.
• Usually the transition words that convey the
same relationship are both cancelled as the
question always has one correct answer only.
In some very rare cases, there are very slight
differences between certain transitions
belonging to the same group.
Transitions- Practice
• Test 1 – Official ---no. 9 , 14, 34
Practice
Practice
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