Just now we learned about transition signal. Transition signals are words and phrases that link one sentence with another sentence, usually the one immediately before it. They can also be used in a compound sentence to connect the second independent clause with the first one. These words and phrases function as adverbs that modify entire sentences; hence, they are called sentence adverbs.
1. Signals of an apparent contradiction for argumentative essays
These signals introduce statements that appear to contradict the previous point.
however,
Nevertheless,
Nonetheless,
And yet,
2. Related words (These words are used to connect two clauses in the same sentence.)
although , but
3. Signals of concession
These words introduce points that contradict your main point, which you are conceding without giving up your claim that your main point is true.
Of course,
To be sure,
Granted,
Naturally,
It is true that
Admittedly,
1. Signals of an apparent contradiction for argumentative essays
These signals introduce statements that appear to contradict the previous point.
however,
Nevertheless,
Nonetheless,
And yet,
2. Related words (These words are used to connect two clauses in the same sentence.)
although , but
3. Signals of concession
These words introduce points that contradict your main point, which you are conceding without giving up your claim that your main point is true.
Of course,
To be sure,
Granted,
Naturally,
It is true that
Admittedly,
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