Additive Transition
These words add details.
These transitions let the reader know additional details, ideas and events that are being revealed.
They usually appear at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
Examples:
Additionally, again, also, as well as, besides,
furthermore, in addition, moreover, similarly, etc.
a. ‘Just one vote can make a difference. Again, a single vote can determine the
future. Vote!’
b. “The secretary has many duties. She answers the
phone and sets up appointments. In
addition, she organizes
our business breakfasts”.
c. Smog can devastate a cityspace; furthermore, studies have shown it can
aggravate some illnesses like asthma.
Important: When we use transitional words after a sentence, it goes after a period with capital letters. In case it goes in the middle of a sentence it goes enclosed between a semicolon and a colon.
Exercise 1
(éksersais uán)
Write full sentences using an additive transition written between parentheses.
1. Peter plays the violin. He is part of the Symphony Orchestra (Even more).
Peter
plays the violin. Even more, he is part of the Symphony Orchestra.
2. She is a graceful dancer. People enjoy watching her. (Additionally)
.
3. Other dancers try to imitate her style. They try to imitate her outfits. (Moreover)
.
4. She hasn’t taken dance lessons. She doesn’t need them. (Besides)
.
5. She is really talented. She is friendly and very enthusiastic. (Similarly)
.
6. Frank loves to watch her. He is attracted to her. (In addition)
.
