ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

TRANSITIONS

Illustration Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other words, in particular,
specifically, such as.
Contrast On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in
contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same
time, while this may be true.

Addition And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another,
equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well
as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the
same way, for example, for instance, however, thus, therefore, otherwise.
Time After, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length, first, second, etc., at first,
formerly, rarely, usually, another, finally, soon, meanwhile, at the same time, for a
minute, hour, day, etc., during the morning, day, week, etc., most important, later,
ordinarily, to begin with, afterwards, generally, in order to, subsequently, previously, in
the meantime, immediately, eventually, concurrently, simultaneously.
Space At the left, at the right, in the center, on the side, along the edge, on top, below, beneath,
under, around, above, over, straight ahead, at the top, at the bottom, surrounding,
opposite, at the rear, at the front, in front of, beside, behind, next to, nearby, in the
distance, beyond, in the forefront, in the foreground, within sight, out of sight, across,
under, nearer, adjacent, in the background.
Concession Although, at any rate, at least, still, thought, even though, granted that, while it may be
true, in spite of, of course.
Similarity Of Similarly, likewise, in like fashion, in like manner, analogous to.
Comparison
Emphasis Above all, indeed, truly, of course, certainly, surely, in fact, really, in truth, again, besides,
also, furthermore, in addition.
Details Specifically, especially, in particular, to explain, to list, to enumerate, in detail, namely,
including.
Examples For example, for instance, to illustrate, thus, in other words, as an illustration, in
particular.
Consequence So that, with the result that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this reason,
Or Result therefore, so, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words, then.

Summary Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief, as a result,

accordingly.
Suggestion For this purpose, to this end, with this in mind, with this purpose in mind, therefore.
Should parents be responsible if their children behave badly? The following essay is in favor of the
topic - it wants parents to be responsible if their children commit crimes.

Introduction
Present
Many crimes and social problems are caused by children.
situation
Despite the damage these teenage criminals cause, parents are not held
responsible in most countries.
What this essay
This essay will discuss whether parents should be forced to pay for their children's
will do (Thesis
crimes.
sentence)
Paragraph 2:
Against
Topic Sentence There are many reasons why parents should not be responsible for crimes
committed by teenage children.
Reason 1: First of all, teenagers today are independent. They often move out of the parent's
Independence house at 18 years of age or younger. They are expected to learn to take care of
themselves and make their own decisions, and not stay like small children
attached to their parents.
Reason 2:
Secondly, parents are working. They cannot watch their adolescent children all
Parents
the time.
working
Reason 3: A third point is that even children from good families can sometimes commit
Parents have crimes. Parents should not be responsible if they have worked hard to raise their
done their job children properly.
Paragraph 3:
For
Topic Sentence However, because of the many problems young troublemakers cause, I feel we
should make parents responsible.
Reason 1: Lack Firstly, most juvenile crimes are committed by adolescents whose parents do not
of Parental care or make any effort to control their children. If parents had to pay fines, they
Control might make more effort.
Reason 2: Another point is that even though the children may seem mature, they are not
Children not really able to make good decisions. Parents should be responsible for raising and
mature teaching their children until they are fully grown.
Reason 3:
Furthermore, if children know that their parents will have to pay, they will think
Children will
carefully before doing getting into trouble
think
Conclusion
Summary In summary, there are good reasons both for and against making parents pay for
acts committed by their children.
Future/Personal However, I feel strongly that if we want to reduce the number of such crimes, we
Opinion need to make parents take more responsibility.