TRANSITIONS : MOREOVER, FUTHERMORE, IN ADDITION, THEREFORE, CONSEQUENTLY

 DEFINITION OF TRANSITION WORDS

Transitions are words, phrases, sentences or even paragraphs that relate ideas and help guide the reader from one idea to another. In moving from one topic to the next, a writer has to bring the reader along by showing how the ideas are developing.
Transition words and phrases help make clear connections between ideas and see that sentences and paragraphs flow together smoothly, making them easier to read.

PURPOSE OF TRANSITION WORDS , COMMONLY :

Provide more information
Provide an example
Provide a cause or reason
Provide a result or an effect
Provide a purpose or reason
Provide a sequence
Provide a conclusion

1.    MOREOVER

Moreover is usually used to introduce the second of two points that argue for a certain viewpoint. The second item supports and reinforces the claim introduced by the first item. moreover would tend to introduce a new topic linked to and supporting the old one.

 Examples:

·         This dress is make from good material moreoverthis dress is sobeautiful and smooth.

·         The hairdresser had dyed his hair the wrong color. Moreover, the hair turned green when she tried to correct the error.

2.    FURTHERMORE

You can use Furthermore when you want to add another point to a list of two or more items in support of an argument. Furthermore indicates the expansion of an existing idea without introducing new concepts.

Examples:

·         Walking to school Is good. Furthermore it keeps us healthy and fresh

·         I believe that I can complete the marathon in under 3 hours. Furthermore ,I believe that I can win it

3.    IN ADDITION

In addition tends to be more often used when describing a situation. For example, use in addition to add another action, fact, or the feature to a list that characteristic an object or concept. Unlike moreover and furthermore, in addition is not commonly used for arguing or supporting a viewpoint.

Examples:

·         We should not eat fast food every day. In addition ,it is expensive. consequently, it can make us fatter

·         Anne and Alex act and sing. In addition, they dance.

·         The song is good. In addition, the lyrics is easy to remember.

4.    THEREFORE

Therefore (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result, it’s a conjunctive adverb (the term is not important).

Examples:

·         Those people have their umbrellas up. Therefore, it must be raining.

·         They heard the warning on the radio and Therefore took another route.

·         My house is a long way from school therefore I will ride my bicycle

·         Lucy winning the singing contest . Therefore, she’s very happy now

·         This dress is make from good material. Therefore this dress so expensive

5.    CONSEQUENTLY

"Consequently" is very similar to "so" and "therefore". Like "therefore" it’s a conjunctive adverb (the term is not important). It usually appears in the middle of sentence, but it may also be used at the beginning of sentence. If you know what the word "consequence" means, you shouldn’t have any trouble with this.

Examples:

·         Billy is a naughty student, consequently many students avoid him

·         Now is raining hard consequently I can’t go out tonight

·         Not many people are interested in watching Billy’s drama. Consequently, Billy so sad when know that