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Transition Words and Phrases
Transition words and phrases help establish clear connections
between ideas and ensure that sentences andparagraphs flow together
smoothly, making them easier to read. Use the following words and
phrases in thefollowing circumstances.
To indicate more information:
BesidesFurthermoreIn additionIndeedIn
factMoreoverSecond...Third..., etc.
To indicate an example:
For exampleFor instanceIn particularParticularlySpecificallyTo
demonstrateTo illustrate
To indicate a cause or reason:
AsBecauseBecause ofDue toForFor the reason thatSince
To indicate a result or an effect:
AccordinglyFinallyConsequentlyHenceSoThereforeThus
To indicate a purpose or reason
why:
For fear thatIn the hope thatIn order toSoSo thatWith this in
mind
To compare or contrast:
AlthoughHoweverIn comparisonIn contrastLikewiseNeverthelessOn
the other handSimilarlyWhereasYet
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To indicate a particular time frame or a shift from one time
period to another:
AfterBeforeCurrentlyDuringEventuallyFinallyFirst, . . . Second,
. . ., etc.FormerlyImmediately
InitiallyLastlyLaterMeanwhileNextPreviouslySimultaneouslySoonSubsequently
To summarize:
BrieflyIn briefOverallSumming up
To put it brieflyTo sum upTo summarize
To conclude:
Given these factsHenceIn conclusionSo
ThereforeThusTo conclude
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