Chapter 1
CHAPTER 1: READING FOR MEANING
Course: Ged Test Prep
Subject: English Languages Art Rla
Chapter: Chapter 3 Grammar And Language Usage
Transition words are words that show relationship between sentences, paragraphs and phrases. They are cues that help a reader interpret the author’s ideas.
Let’s look at this example:
Bees are crucial for pollinating a wide variety of crops, contributing significantly to agricultural productivity and food security. Additionally, bees play a vital role in maintaining biodiversity by facilitating the reproduction of many plant species.
The word additionally is a transition word because it signals an expansion of the argument, emphasizing another important aspect of bees' importance beyond their role in agriculture.
Categories of transition words
- To add to an idea.
These transitions add or emphasize information. They include words like also, besides, not only… but also, furthermore, moreover, additionally, and in addition.
Example:
She enjoys playing the piano. Furthermore, she excels in composing her own music.