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Transition vs Conjunction

Transition vs Conjunction

In grammar, a transition is a word or phrase that connects one idea or sentence to another. It helps to create coherence and flow in writing, making it easier for readers to understand the relationship between different ideas. Examples of transition words include however, therefore, moreover, in addition, in contrast, and likewise.


On the other hand, a conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. Conjunctions can be classified as coordinating conjunctions, such as and, but, and or, which connect elements of equal importance within a sentence. Subordinating conjunctions, such as although, because, and while, connect a subordinate clause to a main clause, indicating a dependent relationship between the two.


While transitions and conjunctions both serve to connect ideas, they differ in their scope and function. Transitions connect ideas at the level of paragraphs or larger units of text, while conjunctions connect elements within a sentence. Additionally, transitions signal the relationship between ideas, while conjunctions connect elements of equal or unequal importance within a sentence.


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