Transitional devices are words or phrases that connect sentences and paragraphs. Some common transitional devices that indicate addition are "also", "moreover", and "in addition". Transitional devices that show contrast include "although", "but", and "however". Words like "likewise" and "in a similar way" are used for comparison. Transitional devices that express consequence or result are "therefore", "as a result", and "thus". Examples are provided to illustrate the use of different transitional devices in sentences.

1. Transitional
Devices

2. Transitional Devices
-are words or phrases that
act as bridges between
and among sentences and
paragraphs

3. Addition
additionally furthermore
again also
and besides
further too
in addition moreover
likewise

4. Example:
Crystal likes camping in
the mountains. Also,
Crystal is an experienced
hiker.

5. Example:
Texas School for the Deaf
is perfectly located.
Moreover, it has a
strong academic program.

6. Contrast
although even though
but however
in contrast nevertheless
otherwise yet
though instead
on the other hand

7. Example:
I am not able to go to the
beach with you.
Nevertheless, thanks
for asking me.

8. Example:
Although Steven was
extremely tired, he washed
the dishes.

9. Comparison
also
in a like manner
in a similar way
in the same manner
likewise
similarly

10. Example:
Ronda bought a new
Saturn car; in like
manner the rest of her
friends did the same thing.

11. Consequence (Result)
as a result hence
because if
consequently since
due to so
for this reason therefore
thus

12. Example:
The weather is supposed
to be drizzly and chilly
today; as a result, the
Festival will be canceled.

13. Example:
It is raining today
thus we are not
going to the beach.

14. Excercise:
Chris is on the basketball
team this semester at
Indiana School for the
Deaf. (Although, For this
reason, In addition), he is
on the soccer team.

15. Chris is on the basketball
team this semester at
Indiana School for the
Deaf. In addition, he is on
the soccer team.

16. Excercise:
I want to buy an ice cream;
(besides, however,
therefore), my mother
does not want me to buy
one.

17. I want to buy an ice
cream; however, my
mother does not want
me to buy one.

18. Excercise:
The news reported that
Montana would be very
cold this week. I said,
"(Similarly, Nevertheless,
Though), Rochester will
be, too."

19. The news reported that
Montana would be very
cold this week. I said,
"Similarly, Rochester
will be, too."

20. Excercise:
I was too tired;
(additionally, otherwise,
therefore) I decided not to
go to the state fair last
night.

21. I was too tired;
therefore I decided not
to go to the state fair last
night.