2016-07-28 Writing: reasons and examples transitions

Greg Malivuk
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Handout p. 145 - With a partner, think of other examples you could use for each reason (something you could say after “for example” or “for instance”)

A. The food is delicious.
	1. Joe’s double cheeseburger is juicy and full of flavor.
	2. The steaks are very well-cooked.
B. The service is fast and cheerful.
	1. The waiter is always smiling.
	2. The double cheeseburger is ready in five minutes.
C. The prices are low.
	1. You can order for several people and get a discount.
	2. The double cheeseburger costs five dollars.
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Transition signals to introduce reasons:

To begin with, the food is delicious.
First of all, the food is delicious.
Firstly, the food is delicious.
	adverb phrase + comma + sentence
The first reason (why it’s the best restaurant) is that the food is delicious.
The first reason is the delicious food.
	the reason is + that + sentence OR the reason is + noun phrase

In addition, the service is fast and cheerful.
Secondly, the service is fast and cheerful.
Another reason is that the service is fast and cheerful.
Another reason is the fast and cheerful service.
The second reason is that the service is fast and cheerful.
The second reason is the fast and cheerful service.

Thirdly, the prices are low.
Finally, the prices are low.
The third reason is that the prices are low.
The final reason is that the prices are low.
The final reason is the low prices.
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Transitions to introduce examples:

For example, the cheeseburger costs $5.
For instance, the cheeseburger costs $5.
As an example, the cheeseburger costs $5.
	for example + comma + sentence
Many meals are $5 or less, such as the double cheeseburger and the bowl of pasta.
	sentence + comma + such as + noun(s)
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Transitions to introduce the conclusion:

Indeed, if you’re looking for great food, amazing service, and reasonable prices, Joe’s Diner is the place to go.
In conclusion, if you want …, Joe’s diner is the place to go.
To sum up, because of the great food, amazing service, and reasonable prices, Joe’s Diner is the place to go.
For these three reasons, Joe’s diner is the place to go.
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If I want to study your language, where should I go? Why?
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Homework: pre-write and get an outline of the reasons why I should go to that place to study your language