| Examples of transition
words or phrases... |
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To
introduce examples:
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for example
-
for instance
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to illustrate
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in one example
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to begin with
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in one instance
-
in one case
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in fact
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as proof
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To
signal results or effects:
- as a result
- because (of)
- therefore
- thus
- consequently
- due to
- for this reason
- in response to
- in conclusion
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To add another point:
- in addition (to)
- also
- another
- besides
- furthermore
- moreover
- a second (third, fourth,
etc.)
- a further
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To show comparison and
contrast:
- similarly
- like
- unlike
- just as
- the same as
- as well (as)
- different from
- in contrast
- on the other hand
- on the contrary
- equally important
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To show time
relationships:
- before
- after
- next
- then
- finally
- soon
- since
- meanwhile
- eventually
- at last
- afterward
- at this point
- in the meantime
- to begin with
- at the same time
- not long after
- as time passed
- first, second, third, etc.
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To connect ideas:
- yet
- however
- though
- so
- nevertheless
- moreover
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