Introduction to Transitions

Master transition words! Learn to sort, apply, and punctuate for smoother writing.

Quick Review Video Need a quick review of transition words? Give this video a watch! Transition Word Sort Think about the purpose of each of the words. Sort them into the best category for their meaning.There are 3 words in each category. However, here are many more transitions than these words. These are just some common examples. Adding Information Furthermore In addition Also Illustration or Example In fact For instance For example Contradict or Contrast (opposite) However On the contrary Otherwise Time or Sequence Meanwhile Next First Conclusions After all In summary In conclusion Cause Effect As a result Consequently Therefore Read the first part of William E. Hoy's biography and revise the writing to include appropriate transitions. William E. Hoy was born in Houckstown, Ohio, on May 23, 1862 able to hear. He became deaf before he was three years old. Later, he attended the Columbus "Ohio" School for the Deaf and learned to play baseball. From then on, he was always involved with baseball. Following his high school graduation, Hoy started playing semi-professional baseball while he worked as a shoemaker. Eventually, Hoy began playing professional baseball in 1886 for Oshkosh (Wisconsin) of the Northwestern League. In 1888, he started as an outfielder with the old Washington Senators. Hoy was a small man, and he was fast. As a result, he was an outstanding base runner. Additionally, he was the Senators leading hitter in 1888. Most importantly, he invented the arm signals, still used by umpires. Hoy's last ball game in 1903 was amazing. At that time he was playing for Los Angeles of the Pacific Coast Winter League. It was a memorable game. In fact, it was so foggy that it was very hard to see the ball. In the ninth inning, while two men were out, Hoy managed to catch the ball in spite of the fog. Consequently, Los Angeles won the pennant for that year. When his last game was over, he retired from playing baseball. He knew that as he became older he was not playing as well as when he was younger. Nevertheless, he stayed very busy running a dairy farm near Cincinnati for 20 years and taking several weekly 4 and 10-miles walks. In October, 1961, after so much time away from baseball, Hoy appeared at Crowley Field in Cincinnati. He tossed the first ball of the World Series. Finally, Hoy died on December 15, 1961 at the age of 99.* Source: *Adapted from: Goodstein, A., and Walworth, M. (1979). Interesting Deaf Americans. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University. Reprinted with permission from the Gallaudet University Alumni Association. Revised by Daphne Goodall Ellen Beck. Which sentence pair uses a comma with transitions correctly? Christmas is a holiday. As a, result most stores are closed. Christmas is a holiday. As a result most stores are closed. Christmas is a holiday. As a result, most stores are closed. Christmas is a holiday. As a result most stores, are closed.