Transition+Words

Transition Words and Phrases
Transition words and phrases help establish clear connections between ideas and ensure that sentences and paragraphs flow together smoothly, making them easier to read. Use the following words and phrases in the following circumstances.


 * To indicate an example:**
 * For example
 * In particular
 * Particularly
 * Specifically


 * To indicate a cause or reason:**
 * As
 * Because
 * Because of
 * Due to
 * For the reason that
 * Since
 * For the reason that
 * Since


 * To indicate a result or an effect:**
 * Finally
 * Consequently
 * So
 * Therefore


 * To indicate a purpose or reason why:**
 * For fear that
 * In the hope that
 * In order to
 * So
 * So that
 * So
 * So that


 * To compare or contrast:**
 * Although
 * However
 * In comparison
 * In contrast
 * Likewise
 * Nevertheless
 * Nevertheless


 * To indicate a particular time frame or a shift from one time period to another: //__Main Focus will be on these terms__//**
 * After
 * Before
 * Currently
 * During
 * Eventually
 * Finally
 * First, . . . Second, . . ., etc.
 * Immediately
 * Initially
 * Lastly
 * Later
 * Meanwhile
 * Next
 * Previously
 * Soon
 * Meanwhile
 * Next
 * Previously
 * Soon


 * To conclude:**
 * In conclusion
 * Therefore
 * To conclude
 * To conclude



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