Linking Words, Transition Words, and Conjunctions Review

Flashcards covering categories of transition words, cohesive devices, and conjunction types from the lecture notes.

What acronym is used to remember coordinating conjunctions, and what words does it stand for?

FANBOYS, which stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

Which transition category includes phrases such as "as a result," "consequently," and "therefore"?

Effect / Result / Consequence

What are examples of correlative conjunctions listed in the document?

Examples include "either . . . or", "neither . . . nor", and "not only . . . but also".

Which category of transition words includes expressions like "in other words," "for example," and "as an illustration"?

Examples / Support / Emphasis

What category do transition words like "in contrast," "on the other hand," and "nevertheless" belong to?

Opposition / Limitation / Contradiction

Which subcategories of subordinating conjunctions are listed in the document?

Comparison, Concession, Condition, Rel.Pro., Rel.Adj., Place, Manner, Time, and Reason.

What transition category includes phrases like "in the first place," "moreover," and "coupled with"?

Agreement / Addition / Similarity

Which category includes transition words and phrases such as "in summary," "in conclusion," and "all in all"?

Conclusion / Summary / Restatement

What transition category includes terms such as "in the middle," "adjacent to," "beyond," and "alongside"?

Space / Location / Place

What transition category includes terms such as "sooner or later," "meanwhile," "as soon as," and "formerly"?

Time / Chronology / Sequence