Transition Words and Phrases
(based on "TOEFL iBT Tips" - ETS)
Cause-and-effect
as a result, because, consequently, for this purpose, so, then, therefore, to
this end
Emphasis
absolutely, always, certainly, definitely, emphatically, eternally,
extremely, forever, in any case, in fact, indeed, naturally, never,
obviously, perennially, positively, surprisingly, undeniably,
unquestionably, without a doubt, without reservation
Examples
as an illustration, for example, for instance, in another case, in this case, in
this situation, on this occasion, such as, take the case of, to demonstrate, to
illustrate, to illustrate
Exception
despite, in spite of, however, nevertheless, of course, once in awhile,
sometimes, still, yet
Sequence
afterward, again, also, and, and so forth, and then, before this, concurrently,
consequently, finally, first (second, etc.), next, previously, simultaneously,
still, subsequently, too
Time
after a few hours, and then, as long as, as soon as, finally, first (second,
etc.), formerly, immediately, later, next, previously, soon, then, thereafter
To add
besides, equally important, finally, further, furthermore, in addition, lastly,
moreover, nor, what's more
To compare and contrast
after all, although, although this may (not) be true, as opposed to, balanced
against, but, by comparison, compared to, conversely, despite, however, in
contrast, meanwhile, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand , still,
though, up against, vis à vis, where, whereas, yet
To prove
because, besides, evidently, for, for the same reason, furthermore, in addition
(to), in any case, in fact, indeed, moreover, obviously, since, that is
To summarize and conclude
accordingly, as a result, as has been demonstrated / shown / noted, as I have
demonstrated / shown / tried to prove, as we have seen, consequently, hence, in
brief, in conclusion, on the whole, summing up, to conclude, therefore, thus
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28 June 2007
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