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Sentence Pattern for Transitional Word or Phrase (T)
a) ____________________ ; T, ______________________ .
Independent clause independent clause
OR
b)T, __________________________ .
particularly
especially
"Particularly" and "especially" are adverbs (they describe verbs and sentences). Never use them at the beginning of a sentence as a transitional word. Use a comma when a phrase using these words is at the end of a sentence.
Example: Hand hygiene is important, particularly in healthcare settings.
