English transitions, subordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs, categorized for clarity:

 Here is a list of English transitions, subordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs, categorized for clarity:

Transitions

Transitions are words or phrases that help connect ideas, sentences, and paragraphs smoothly. They guide the reader through your writing.

To Add Information:

• additionally
• also
• and
• again
• besides
• further
• furthermore
• in addition
• moreover
• too
• what's more

To Show Cause and Effect:

• accordingly
• as a result
• consequently
• hence
• therefore
• thus

To Compare:

• also
• by comparison
• in the same way
• likewise
• similarly

To Contrast:

• although
• but
• by contrast
• conversely
• despite
• however
• in contrast
• instead
• nevertheless
• on the contrary
• on the other hand
• otherwise
• still
• whereas
• yet

To Give Examples:

• for example
• for instance
• namely
• specifically
• such as
• to illustrate

To Show Sequence or Time:

• after
• afterward
• at first
• at the same time
• before
• consequently
• eventually
• finally
• first, second, third, etc.
• following this
• immediately
• later
• meanwhile
• next
• now
• previously
• soon
• subsequently
• then

To Summarize or Conclude:

• as a result
• consequently
• hence
• in brief
• in conclusion
• in short
• on the whole
• therefore
• to conclude
• to summarize
• thus

To Emphasize:

• certainly
• definitely
• indeed
• in fact
• of course
• undoubtedly

Subordinating Conjunctions

Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, making the dependent clause rely on the independent clause for its meaning.

• after
• although
• as
• as if
• as long as
• as much as
• as soon as
• as though
• because
• before
• even if
• even though
• how
• if
• in order that
• inasmuch
• lest
• now that  
• once
• provided that
• since
• so that
• than
• that
• though
• till ('til)
• unless
• until
• when
• whenever
• where
• wherever
• while
• whether

Conjunctive Adverbs

Conjunctive adverbs connect two independent clauses (sentences) by indicating a relationship between them. They are often preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma when used to join independent clauses.

• accordingly
• additionally
• also
• anyway
• as a result
• besides
• certainly
• consequently
• conversely
• finally
• furthermore
• hence
• however
• indeed
• instead
• likewise
• meanwhile
• moreover
• namely  
• nevertheless
• next
• nonetheless
• now
• otherwise
• similarly
• still
• subsequently
• then
• therefore
• thus
• undoubtedly

This list should provide you with a comprehensive overview of English transitions, subordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverbs. Let me know if you have any other questions!

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