Coherence

TRANSITION FOR COMPARISON CONTRAST 1. Transition in Phrases They need to be followed by a noun. They are often in the beginning of the sentence and generally followed by comma. These transitions indicate similarity: similar to, like Similar to New Orleans, San Francisco attracts many tourists. Like this American University, a Lebanese university also asked for my high school grades. These transitions indicate difference: different from, in contrast to, compared with, unlike. Different from the Road Runner, the Speed Demon has comfortable seats. Compared with New Orleans, San Francisco has a very cold climate. Unlike the Road Runner, the Speed Demon is quite economical. 2. Coordinating Conjunctions as Transitions but and yet are often used as transitions to indicate the opposite of what was expected. They occur between two complete sentences and are preceded (but not followed) by a comma. San Diego is very dry, but Huston is not. This room is cheaper, yet it has better air conditioning system. Note: sometime they are at the beginning of the sentence. Several events contributed to my depression last year. But my greatest sadness was losing the mathematic contest. 3. Transitional Expression between sentences. They occur between two independence clauses. They are preceded by either period or a semicolon. Occasionally they are used in an independent clause. They are set off with comma (exception also). She also likes to attend concerts regularly. Also, the Audis larger gasoline tank provides a cruising range of 690 miles. Budi is very intelligent. In addition, he is very rich. Budi is very intelligent. He is, In addition, very rich. Budi is very intelligent. He has, moreover, he has a nice personality. a. Addition Transition: first, next, beside, in addition, moreover, furthermore, also, then .

In addition, the hurricane caused the death of over twenty people. Moreover, there are seven outlets that provide quiet and cool air. She also likes to eat fresh fruit. Also, we need a lot of preparation. b. Transitions indicate similarity: likewise, similarly, in the same way. Bali has a lot of interesting places. Likewise, other tourist destination in another country has many tourist attractions. c. Transitions indicate difference: on the other hand, conversely, in contrast, however. Balinese likes art. Western people, on the other hand, like luxuries. ASVERBIAL CLAUSE COMPARISON, CONTRAST, AND CONCESSION Just as, in the same way that (they are same meaning) indicate comparison. Just as Nyoman and Wayan differ in looks, they also differ in personality So is often used in the main clause following the clause that contains just as. Just as Bill is a fine student, so is his sister. Just as I wrote a letter to the senator, so did Sharon. Just as Bill is producing a novel, so is Mary producing one. ADVERBIAL CLAUSE OF CONTRAST: while, whereas can be in the beginning or end of the sentence . They need comma. Whereas Wayan likes coke, Nyoman prefers sprite. Wayan concerns with art, while Nyoman concerns with science. ADVERBIAL CLAUSE OF CONCESSION: although, though, even though. They roughly mean despite the pact that This clause admits a contrast or an unexpected idea. Although is used more often than though, even though. Though is more in speech but even though is more in the emphatic of although in writing. Although Sari and Wati are from the same father, I find they differ in personality.

NOTE. Even though is different from even Even though is subordinate of adverbial clause but even is a word as an adverb to intensify the meaning of another element in the sentence. Even can be used to introduce an independent clause. a. Emphasize a modifier (adjective and adverb)

She looked tired, even exhausted. b. Indicate something unexpected: Even John laughed at the joke. (apparently John does not laugh much at the joke). c. Stress the comparative degree: A lot of rain fell yesterday and even more rain fell today.