Transitions Words (Moreover, Furthermore, In addition, Therefore, and 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

Following are some common transitional words and phrases, one or more from each category is used in context addition and consequence

- Addition
  Addition words tell us that an author is presenting two or more ideas in a list of items. These words introduce ideas that are first in a list or ideas that add to items already mentioned. Here are some common addition words  :

also	furthermore
again	in addition
as well as	likewise
besides	moreover
coupled with	similarly

Example :

-   This dress is make from good material moreover this dress is so beautiful and
     smooth.
-    I believe that I can complete the marathon in under 3 hours. Furthermore , I believe that I       
     can win it.
-    I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, furthermore, I have

     six years experience working with young children.
-   Both gold and green kiwifruits are widely cultivated in New Zealand, moreover
     they’re distributed to our country.
-   She can speak English besides French.
-   My father, as well as Jim, goes to Bali.

-  Consequence
   Consequence mean as a result or consequence of an incident or event that connecting of
   two or more point. The second item as a result by first item.
   Here are some common consequence words :

accordingly	therefore	for this reason
for this reason	as a result	subsequently
consequently	for this purpose	wherefore

   Example  :

 -  My car broke down and consequently I arrive rather late.
 -  I have long been interested in science and animals. Therefore, I have decided to study
     biology in college.
 -  Rent is too expensive in Boston. Therefore, I have decided to move to Ohio.
 -  The athlete was caught using drugs. Consequently, he was kicked off the team.
 -  The pitcher threw the ball at the batter's head. consequently, he was thrown out of
     the game.


ANOTHER CATEGORY OF TRASITION WORDS

Contrast and comparison

Establishes an opposition between ideas, often leads to a conclusion or decision between them.  

conversely	yet
instead	but
on one hand	however
on the other hand	still
on the contrary	nevertheless

Generalizing

Adds a condition to the idea; sets limits or boundaries for the idea, considers possible

as a rule	generally	ordinarily
as usual	generally speaking	for the most part

Introduction

Brings an idea into the discussion :

firstly with regard to	in the first place similarly
to begin primarily	Initially regarding as for concerning

Summarizing

Shows that the discussion of an idea is complete. :

finally to conclude	in conclusion	in the end in summary
finally	All in all	To sum up
in any case

Emphasis

Places more importance on the idea, drawing the reader’s focus.

above all	especially
Chiefly	particularly
with attention to	singularly

Exemplification

Introduces an example of a previous idea.

to illustrate take a look at	an example would be to demonstrate
for instance such as	Namely
for example one such	Including

Example of another category of transition words :
-  You can add the fluid to the powder or, conversely, the powder to the fluid.
-   Ordinarily, I find this job easy, but today, I'm having problems.
-   All in all, you both love each other.
-   The government is chiefly concerned with controlling inflation.
-   The price of the excursion is including the accommodation.
-   Newfoundland offers many amenities unavailable in most of North America, for example, we have very little air pollution.

When using transition words, remember to:

1. Choose the transition that best conveys your meaning.

2. Note that the transitional words or phrases do not always appear at the beginning of a sentence, but can be inserted wherever they seem appropriate.

3. When you have a transition at the beginning of a sentence, you should put a comma after it