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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 than a transitional paragraph maybe needed.  A transitional paragraph provides a logical step from one part of the block text to the next part:
If blocks of text are too long then a transitional paragraph maybe needed.  A transitional paragraph provides a logical step from one part of the block 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
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Transitions help keep the reader reading at a steady pace.  They prevent the reader from having to make unnecessary pauses after every five sentences.
Transitions help keep the reader reading at a steady pace.  They prevent the reader from having to make unnecessary pauses after every five sentences.


Bibliography
Hacker, Diana. A Writer's Reference 2003: p. 33-35
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