Transitional signals are words such as "first, second, next, finally, therefore and "however, or phrases such as "in conclusion"on the other hand", and"as a result. Think of transational signals as traffic signs that tell your reader when to go forward, turn, slow down, and stop. In other words, when you are giving a similar idea, (similarly, moreover,furthemore in addition), an opposite idea(on the other hand, however, in contrast), an example(for example,), a result(as a result), or a conclusion( conclusion). Using transitional words to guide your reader makes it easier to follow your ideas. Example 1) time and sequence first(ly), second(ly )next, finally, first of all.after that. since then 2) exemplification: for instance, take. for example 3) cause and effect: due to, because of, owing to, thanks to, because.. since., as a result, consequently, hence, thus,therefore 4) comparison and contrast: similarly, likewise, also, too. /on the other hand,in contrast, however, by comparison, on the contrary, whereas, while Practice 1 There are two major differences between the European and American university systems. In European universities, students are not required to attend classes. In fact, professors in Germany do not know the names of the students enrolled in their courses. In the United States, however, students are required to attend all classes and may be penalized if they don't. Furthermore, in the European system, there is usually just one comprehensive examination at the end of the students' entire four or five years of study. In the America system, on the other hand, there are usually numerous quizzes, tests, and homework assignments, and there is always a final examination in each course at the end of the semester Practice2 The T-bird car and the rabbit car have several similarities. The T-bird is an attractive car the rabbit is, too. The T-bird can seat five people comfortably, as can the rabbit. In addition the seat in the T-bird as well as in the rabbit are unholstered in tough vinyl. Furthermore, both the rabbit and the T-bird have a 12000 mile warranty Despite the similarities, the two cars have some very important differences in the following areas. Physical dimensions, equipment, and fuel consumption and economy. The first major difference between the T-bird and the Rabbit is in their physical dimensions. The T-bird measures 199 inches in length, whereas the Rabbit measures only 156 inches. The difference in size between the two cars is more than three feet. However, just as the T-bird is longer,it is much heavier therefore, the T-bird will give you a much smoother and quieter ride than the Rabbit. Another obvious difference lies in their equipment. The T-bird has more luxury features than the Rabbit. For example, while the the T-bird has power4 Transitional signals are words such as “first, second, next, finally, therefore”, and “however”, or phrases such as “in conclusion””on the other hand”,and “as a result”.Think of transational signals as traffic signs that tell your reader when to go forward,,turn,slow down,and stop.In other words, when you are giving a similar idea,(similarly,moreover,furthermore, in addition),an opposite idea(on the other hand,however,in contrast),an example(for example,),a result(as a result),or a conclusion(in conclusion).Using transitional words to guide your reader makes it easier to follow your ideas.Example: 1) time and sequence:first(ly),second(ly)next,finally,first of all,after that,since then… 2) exemplification: for instance,take…for example 3) cause and effect: due to,because of,owing to,thanks to,because…,since… ,as a result, consequently, hence,thus,therefore… 4) comparison and contrast: similarly,likewise,also,too./on the other hand,in contrast,however,by comparison,on the contrary,whereas,while Practice 1. There are two major differences between the European and American university systems. In European universities, students are not required to attend classes .In fact, professors in Germany do not know the names of the students enrolled in their courses. In the United States,however, students are required to attend all classes and may be penalized if they don’t. Furthermore,in the European system, there is usually just one comprehensive examination at the end of the students’ entire four or five years of study. In the America system, on the other hand, there are usually numerous quizzes, tests, and homework assignments, and there is always a final examination in each course at the end of the semester. … Practice2. The T-bird car and the rabbit car have several similarities.The T-bird is an attractive car ,the rabbit is,too. The T-bird can seat five people comfortably,as can the rabbit.In addition,the seat in the T-bird as well as in the rabbit are unholstered in tough vinyl.Furthermore,both the rabbit and the T-bird have a 12000 mile warranty. Despite the similarities,the two cars have some very important differences in the following areas.Physical dimensions,equipment,and fuel consumption and economy.The first major difference between the T-bird and the Rabbit is in their physical dimensions.The T-bird measures 199 inches in length,whereas the Rabbit measures only 156 inches.The difference in size between the two cars is more than three feet.However,just as the T-bird is longer,,it is much heavier:therefore,the T-bird will give you a much smoother and quieter ride than the Rabbit.Another obvious difference lies in their equipment.The T-bird has more luxury features than the Rabbit.For example,while the the T-bird has power