Transition words and phrases help establish clear connections between ideas and ensure that sentences and paragraphs flow together smoothly, making them easier to read. Use the following words and phrases in the following circumstances.
To indicate more information:
Besides Furthermore In addition Indeed In fact
Second...Third..., etc.
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To indicate an example:
For example For instance In particular Particularly Specifically |
To indicate a cause or reason:
As Because Because of For For the reason that Since |
To indicate a result or an effect:
Finally Consequently So Therefore |
To indicate a purpose or reason why:
In order to So So that With this in mind |
To compare or contrast:
Although However In comparison In contrast
Nevertheless
On the other hand Yet |
To indicate a particular period of time:
After
Before
During
Eventually Finally First, . . . Second, . . ., etc.
Immediately
Later
Next
Previously
Soon
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To summarize:
Briefly In brief Summing up To sum up To summarize |
To conclude:
Given these facts In conclusion So Therefore To conclude |
