Example

Likewise the speaking section, the TOEFL® iBT writing papers are sent to the ETS's Online Scoring Network where they are scored by certified raters.

To give examples



•for example
•as an example
•chiefly
•for instance
•especially
•illustrated with
•in this case
•in another case
•in particular
•in this situation
•including
•markedly
•namely
•notably
•on this occasion
•particularly
•in particular
•specifically
•such as
•take the case of
•to demonstrate
•to illustrate
•as an illustration


Example: Most of English Language Exams are divided into separate parts that test different language components. For example, TOEFL iBT has four sections – Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. Some other exams, including Cambridge FCE, CAE and CPE include Use of English or Grammar in their formats.

To clarify the information you have presented



•above all
•I mean
•in other words
•in this case
•that is to say
•to put it in another way
•under certain circumstances
•up to a point
•what I mean is


Example: To put it in another way, five are the components that you should pay attention where preparing for any English Language Test – Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing, Use of English or Grammar.

To present consequence



•accordingly
•as a result
•consequently
•for this reason
•for this purpose
•hence
•in that case
•otherwise
•so then
•subsequently
•therefore
•thus
•thereupon
•under those circumstances
•wherefore


Example: As a result, most ESL (English as a Second Language) books and training programs are organized around this kind of division and closely follow this format.

Once again, using transitional words and phrases help you write or speak organize your thoughts in more logical and understandable way. Transitional words clarify the conjunctions and transitions between ideas and thoughts and thus facilitate the reader or listener’s comprehension. From that perspective, the right usage of transitional words will pay back with a better score on your TOEFL® iBT Exam.

See also our section with TOEFL iBT Test Taking Strategies for more tips on writing good essays.

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