Transition signals are words or phrases that show the relationship between paragraphs or sections of a text or speech, making it more explicit or signaling how ideas relate to one another). They are connecting words or phrases that strengthen the internal cohesion of writing, linking sentences and paragraphs together smoothly so that they flow and there are no abrupt jumps or breaks between ideas. Transition signals are used to signal relationships between ideas in writing, and they are one of the main ways to achieve good cohesion and coherence in writing.
Transition signals are useful because they make it easier for the reader to follow ideas, create powerful links between sentences and paragraphs to improve the flow of information across the whole text, and help to carry over a thought from one sentence to another, from one idea to another, or from one paragraph to another. They can be used to show the order or sequence of events, to indicate that a new idea or an example will follow, to show that a contrasting idea will be presented, or to signal a summary or a conclusion.
Transition signals can be placed at the start, middle, or end of sentences, and they are usually separated from the rest of the sentence by commas. They do not need to be used in every sentence in a paragraph, but good use of transition words will help to make the relationship between the ideas in writing clear and logical. There are several types of transition signals, including sentence connectors, clause connectors, and others. Examples of transition signals include "first," "next," "however," "in addition," and "finally".
