Transition words translations

Transition Words

• General Characteristic of the Transition:
  • does it support (POSITIVE)
  • or does it contradict (NEGATIVE)

POSITIVE	NEGATIVE
expands	contrasts
explains	contradicts
restates	states an opposite
adds information	offers alternative
gives example	Says "yes... but"
compares
draws a conclusion from
follows chronologically or creates a sequence

Transition Word Translations & Meanings