Transitional words and phrases are like bridges between parts of your essay. They carry an idea from one
sentence to another sentence or paragraph and create links between sentences and paragraphs. Transitional
words and phrases enhance logical organization and understandability, improve the connections between ideas
and help your reader understand your essay. However, they have different meaning and usage. Before using
transitional words and phrases in your essay, be sure you understand their meaning and usage and that they are
the right word for your essay.