* It marks a beginning: "Start" implies a shift from one state or action to another. It introduces a new phase or activity.
* It creates a shift in focus: The word "start" signals to the reader that the focus of the text is changing.
Examples:
* "The day started with a beautiful sunrise." This sentence uses "start" to transition from the previous context to the description of the sunrise.
* "We started working on the project immediately." "Start" indicates the beginning of the work on the project, transitioning from a state of not working to working.
Transition words themselves are words or phrases that connect ideas and create a smooth flow between sentences and paragraphs. Some common transition words include:
* Addition: also, furthermore, moreover
* Contrast: however, on the other hand, conversely
* Cause and effect: therefore, as a result, consequently
* Time: first, next, finally
While "start" isn't a transition word, it can be used in conjunction with them to create a clearer, more effective transition.