Transition Words and Phrases

​Transition Words and Phrases

​Use transitions to link ideas in your writing.

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What are some transition words you know?

Use them to connect ideas in sentences and between sentences and paragraphs.​

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​Transition words link ideas

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​Link ideas in sentences

​Examples

​Between sentences: Employers have little time to read. Consequently, you should add only relevant information to your resume.

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Within one sentence: I like driving; however, I do not like driving for two hours to work every day.​

​Link ideas between paragraphs

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When you are going on a job interview, you should do your best to make a strong first impression. Your appearance is one way to do this. The next time you are trying to decide what to wear, follow these tips:

First, wear clothing that suits the job you are applying for. For example, if others are wearing suits, then you should wear a suit.

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​Types of Transitions

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​Duplicate this text as many times as you would like.

​Examples

most important

less important

primarily

mainly

to a lesser extent

first

second

last

finally

​Order of Importance