TABLE 9.1 Transitional Words and Phrases |
addition |
also, and, finally, first (second, etc.), furthermore, in addition, likewise, moreover, similarly |
comparison |
in the same way, likewise, similarly |
contrast |
although, but, however, in contrast, nevertheless, on the other hand, yet |
illustration |
for example, for instance, in other words, to illustrate |
cause-effect |
as a result, because, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus |
time or space |
above, around, earlier, later, next, soon, then, to the right (left, west, etc.) |
summary or conclusion |
at last, finally, in conclusion, to conclude, to summarize |