TRANSITIONAL DEVICES.pptx learn English Grammer
- 1. TRANSITIONAL DEVICES BY MUHAMMAD HAMZA, HASEEB QAISER AND HASSAAN KHAN
- 2. Transitional Devices are like bridges between parts of sentences.
- 3. Transitional devices are words that carry a thought from one sentence to another or one paragraph to another.
- 4. Transitional devices link sentences and paragraph together smoothly so that there are no abrupt jumps or breaks between ideas.
- 5. There are several types of transitional devices and here is the list of some common transitional devices that can be used to cue readers in a given way:
- 6. Addition And, again, besides, finally, further, furthermore, too, next, moreover, in addition, first(second, etc).
- 7. Comparison But, yet, on the other hand, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, by comparison, where, compared to, although, mean while, after all, in contrast.
- 8. Definitely, extremely, obviously, in fact, indeed, absolutely, positively, naturally, always, forever, never, certainly. EMPHASES
- 9. First, second, third, next, then, following this, at this time, now, at this point, after, afterward, subsequently, finally, consequently, previously, thus, therefore, hence, next. SEQUENCING
- 10. For example, for instance, in this case, on this occasion, to demonstrate, to illustrate, as an illustration. EXEMPLIFICATION
- 11. In brief, on the whole, summing up, to conclude, in conclusion, therefore, accordingly, thus, as result, consequently. SUMMARIZATION
- 12. 1. We have a mouse in the house. Unfortunately/Therefore, we should get a cat. 2. Zubair got into a car accident. Furthermore/As a result, his insurance rate increased. 3. Hawaii is a beautiful place to live. In addition/On the contrary, Siberia is a very inhospitable location. 4. Eating well will help you live a healthier life. Moreover/As a result, exercising every day is also highly recommended. EXERCISE
- 13. 5. Do you enjoy completing these grammar exercises? Then/Yet, you should be able to improve your writing skills in no time! 6. Without getting a college degree, it will be difficult to get a job. Moreover/However, some will say, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” 7. The economy looks like it is improving. Therefore/However, with unemployment still very high, we are far from passing through the recession.