TABLE 9.1 Transitional Words and Phrases
RELATIONSHIP TRANSITION
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