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Another method is for the final sentence of a paragraph to summarize the paragraph and suggesting ideas in the next paragraph. | Another method is for the final sentence of a paragraph to summarize the paragraph and suggesting ideas in the next paragraph. | ||
Within sentences, certain words are used to transition from one part of the sentence to another. Some examples of these common words are: | |||
:: and, also, besides, for example, but, however, in short, after, as, above, below, if, and so | :: and, also, besides, for example, but, however, in short, after, as, above, below, if, and so | ||
These words are not only used to transition they are also used to show addition, give examples, compare, contrast, summarize, to show time, to show place or direction, and to indicate logical relationships. | These words are not only used to transition they are also used to show addition, give examples, compare, contrast, summarize, to show time, to show place or direction, and to indicate logical relationships. | ||
If blocks of text are too long then a transitional paragraph maybe needed. A transitional paragrpah summarizes the previous information as well as establish its relevence to the next section of information. A transitional paragraph provides a logical step from one part of a block of text to the next part: | |||
:: Although the great apes have demonstrated significant language skills, one central question remains: Can they be | :: Although the great apes have demonstrated significant language skills, one central question remains: Can they be | ||