Type of Transition Signals
Type of Transition Signals
Broadly speaking, transition signals can be divided into three types:
Used to connect two sentences together. They are joined by a full-stop (period) or semi-colon, and are followed by a comma. E.g.:
· Transition signals are very useful. However, they should not be used to begin every sentence.
· Contrast signals are one type of transition signals. In addition, there are others such as compare signals and addition signals.
· There are three main ways to improve cohesion in your writing. First, you can use transition signals.
Used to connect two clauses together to form one sentence. They are joined by a comma. E.g.:
· Transition signals are very useful, but they should not be used to begin every sentence.
· Although transition signals are very useful, they should not be used to begin every sentence.
· Contrast signals are one type of transition signal, and there are others such as compare signals and addition signals.
3. Other connectors
Follow different grammar patterns. Many are followed by noun phrases. Some are verbs and should therefore be used as verbs in a sentence. E.g.:
· Despite their importance in achieving cohesion, transition signals should not be used to begin every sentence.
· Good cohesion is the result of using repeated words, reference words, and transition signals.
· It is clear that careful use of transition signals will improve the cohesion in your writing.
· Contrast signals are one type of transition signal. Another type is comparison signals.