ENG TRANSITIONS
ENG TRANSITION WORDS-PHRASE-SENTENCES
- Within paragraphs (intra-paragraph transitions)
These help move smoothly from one idea to the next within the same paragraph.
Addition
- also
- in addition
- furthermore
- moreover
- similarly
- not only that
- what’s more
Contrast
- however
- on the other hand
- nevertheless
- still
- yet
- although
- even though
- whereas
- in contrast
- conversely
Comparison
- similarly
- likewise
- just as
- in the same way
Cause and Effect
- because
- since
- as a result
- therefore
- thus
- consequently
- due to
Clarification
- in other words
- that is to say
- to clarify
- namely
- put differently
Emphasis
- indeed
- in fact
- above all
- most importantly
- certainly
- without a doubt
Examples
- for example
- for instance
- such as
- namely
- to illustrate
- as an illustration
Time / Sequence
- first
- then
- next
- after that
- subsequently
- eventually
- finally
- meanwhile
- at the same time
- later
- earlier
Summary or Conclusion
- in conclusion
- to sum up
- in brief
- in short
- all in all
- overall
- to summarize
- ultimately
- Between paragraphs (inter-paragraph transitions)
These connect whole paragraphs and ensure overall cohesion.
Starting a new point
- Another important point is…
- In addition to the previous argument…
- Building upon the earlier discussion…
- A further consideration is…
Showing contrast or shift
- Despite the previous point…
- On the contrary…
- While that may be true…
- Nevertheless, the situation also requires…
Demonstrating cause/effect across ideas
- As a result of the situation outlined above…
- Due to the reasons mentioned…
- Therefore, it becomes evident that…
Providing examples or elaboration
- For example, consider the following…
- This can be seen in…
- To illustrate this point further…
Concluding or summarizing
- In conclusion, the evidence suggests…
- Overall, this highlights that…
- To bring this discussion to a close…
- Ultimately, the analysis shows that…
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