Transitions
Transitions are words or phrases that connect ideas and help your writing flow smoothly. Here are some common examples:
Addition:
- And, also, in addition, furthermore, moreover, besides, likewise
Contrast:
- But, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, conversely
Cause and Effect:
- Because, since, therefore, thus, consequently, as a result
Time:
- First, second, third, next, then, finally, meanwhile, subsequently, after, before
Place:
- Above, below, beside, in front of, behind, to the left, to the right
Example:
- For example, for instance, such as
Conclusion:
- In conclusion, in summary, to sum up, in short
Subordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses. They help to show the relationship between the independent and dependent clauses.
- After
- Although
- As
- As if
- As long as
- As soon as
- Because
- Before
- Even if
- Even though
- If
- In case
- In order that
- Since
- So that
- Though
- Unless
- Until
- When
- Whenever
- Whereas
- While
Conjunctive Adverbs
Conjunctive adverbs connect independent clauses. They show the relationship between the ideas in the two clauses.
- Also
- Besides
- Consequently
- However
- In addition
- Indeed
- Instead
- Likewise
- Meanwhile
- Nevertheless
- Nonetheless
- Otherwise
- Therefore
- Thus
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