Transition Signals for Reasons
Begin your writing with a main idea, (such as a recommendation, or an opinion), your reading will ask you, "Why do you say that?" Your reasons are the basic answers to this question. It's best (and it's customary) to have more than one reason. The transition signals for reasons will help the reader to immediate recognize the reasons, even when they are not all expressed together.
Example: "Mid-City is the best school for studying English." Your reader will ask: "Why do you say that?"
First, second, and finally are transition signals for reasons. However, you will usually have other sentences in between, with examples and explanations:
The textbook provides this explanation (LAWS-2, pages 146-147):
Example: "Mid-City is the best school for studying English." Your reader will ask: "Why do you say that?"
- First, it is free. . .
- Second, it offers many classes. . .
- Finally, it has an excellent counseling office. . .
First, second, and finally are transition signals for reasons. However, you will usually have other sentences in between, with examples and explanations:
- First, it is free. . . [EXAMPLES] Second, it offers many classes. . . [EXAMPLES] Finally, it has an excellent counseling office. . .
The textbook provides this explanation (LAWS-2, pages 146-147):