Transitions | Subordinating Conjunctions | Conjunctive Adverbs

 Transitions

Transitions are words or phrases that connect ideas and help your writing flow smoothly. Here are some common examples:

• To add information: additionally, also, besides, furthermore, moreover, in addition
• To contrast ideas: however, nevertheless, on the other hand, conversely, in contrast
• To show cause and effect: therefore, thus, hence, consequently, as a result
• To show time: then, next, afterward, meanwhile, subsequently
• To show space: above, below, beside, nearby, beyond
• To emphasize: indeed, in fact, certainly, obviously, without a doubt
• To illustrate: for example, for instance, specifically, in particular
• To conclude: finally, in conclusion, to sum up, in short, in brief

Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions introduce dependent clauses, which cannot stand alone as complete sentences. Here are some common examples:

• Time: after, before, since, while, when, whenever, as soon as, until, once
• Cause and Effect: because, since, as
• Contrast: although, though, even though
• Condition: if, unless, whether
• Purpose: so that, in order that
• Comparison: as, as if, as though

Conjunctive Adverbs

Conjunctive adverbs connect independent clauses and show the relationship between them. Here are some common examples:

• To add information: also, besides, furthermore, moreover
• To contrast ideas: however, nevertheless, on the other hand, conversely
• To show cause and effect: therefore, thus, hence, consequently
• To show time: then, next, afterward, meanwhile, subsequently
• To emphasize: indeed, in fact, certainly, obviously, without a doubt

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