Transitional Words and Phrases


Use transitions in the following ways:

1. To introduce examples
2. To add another point
3. To signal results or effects
4. To show time relationships
5. To show comparison or contrast
6. To connect ideas

 

Examples of transition words or phrases...


To introduce examples:

  • for example

  • for instance

  • to illustrate

  • in one example

  • to begin with

  • in one instance

  • in one case

  • in fact

  • as proof


To
signal results or effects:

  • as a result
  • because (of)
  • therefore
  • thus
  • consequently
  • due to
  • for this reason
  • in response to
  • in conclusion

To add another point:
  • in addition (to)
  • also
  • another
  • besides
  • furthermore
  • moreover
  • a second (third, fourth, etc.)
  • a further


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

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.

To connect ideas:
  • yet
  • however
  • though
  • so
  • nevertheless
  • moreover


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