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Transitional Phrases and Structure Words

 

Words Used to indicate examples or application of thought


because for example specifically for instance
provided like, as    
       
       

 

Words used to transition to conclusions

therefore thus hence
consequently in conclusion at last
then in brief finally
     

Comparison Transition Words

also in the same manner in addition similarly
too furthermore both like
as well as moreover each of not only...but also
just as...so again have in common share the same

Contrast Transition Words

however on the contrary on the other hand in contrast/ in spite of although/though
unlike instead of whereas conversely while
yet/but even if for all that nevertheless either...or
of course some may say      

Structure words pointing to relationships among and between ideas.

A)  Time relationships


Finally

Immediately

Thereafter

Meanwhile

Before

Last

Now

Later

After

Following

Previously

Hereafter

At last

At length

In the first place

At the same time

In retrospect


 

B)  Space relationships


Here

Far

To the east

Under

There

Away

Westward

Across

Close

Further on

Yonder

Beneath

By

Above

Near

Everywhere


 

C)  Related in degree


Many

More

Most

Little

Less

Least

Some

All

Above all

Fewer

Fewest

Worst

Greater

Greatest

Best


 

D)  Pointing to show emphasis


This

These

That

Those

One

Several

Some

Few

 

Thanks to Brent Rohol (of Spruce Creek High School of Port Orange, FL ) for these ideas



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i need a word to start my first body paragraph?
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good transition words
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WHAT IS BLABS THE WABS?


Question: (1/9/2012)
other ways to say got/get besides get,got,did,stuff,things,also,&so
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Optained

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Witch



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other ways to say fun exept fun,awesome,great and cool
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Enjoyable



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What transition word(s) should I use for "we are introduced to..."
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Introducing..



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What do you end it wiTh?
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words for beginning
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Firstly
Second of all

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while

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First of all

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Don't use first .! Points will normally get deducted if you are in highschool they refer to those as weak transitions . U need like "to start with" or "to begin with"

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to start with

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First

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i need a word for to begine with



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What are some common transitions? How might transitions help with the flow of a cause and effect essay? Do certain transitions affect the main point of your essay? Explain why or why not.
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what are some good transitions to use to start a paragraph



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what is a development paragraph?
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a paragraph that has TONS details

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a paragraph that has details

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a paragraph that develops from the beginning of the story. this paragraph is usually at the end of the essay/piece you are writing. Basically it is a recap of the beginning of the essay



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S<3W<3A<3G =swag <3 (1/28/2012)
THANK YOU SO MUCH BUT IT DIDN'T HELP ME THAT MUCH. JUST SAYING! :/


revdon (1/3/2012)
Thank You


Natalie (12/21/2011)
This list is for elementary school transitions. They're basic and unaffective because they are obvious. Transitions should be more subtle.


Baby Boo (11/16/2011)
Awesome :-)


college student (10/19/2011)
does not help with college paper :(


SWAG (10/19/2011)
these transition words are terrible! even a sixth grader said so. and thats sad that you highschoolers are saying therse are good. NOT REALLY ! groww up


fresh girll :) (10/17/2011)
Veryyyyyy helpful :) <3


10th grader (10/12/2011)
I love transition words, because they really beef up your essay. But transition overload is more harmful than helpful.
This was extremely helpful, thanks!


Freshie Man the 9th (10/10/2011)
Awesome! Helped me out A LOT when I had writers block with my transitions!! Although it CAN use some stronger transitions, I FOUND THIS SIGHT VERY HELPFUL!! :D Thanks!


Kinsey (10/10/2011)
Wow! Thanks SO MUCH for all of your help!! This website is AMAZING and is totally going to help me get my "A"!! :D It is FABULOUS when you have writers block and need a good transition....AMAZING!! :D I'm suggesting this to my friends!! ^.^


sexy boy 1111111 (10/8/2011)
awsomeness


another 12th grader (10/6/2011)
I think the question's idea is cool but it didn't help me one bit though


SPARTAN 2012 (10/5/2011)
THIS WEBSITE IS AWESOME


lily (9/29/2011)
this website is pretty cool!!!!


lttleD54 (9/22/2011)
those are the translation words i'm looking for. thnaks:)


10th Grader (9/18/2011)
This is awesome! More than any of my teachers have taught me!


12th Grader (9/15/2011)
This was not that helpful with what i needed =(


A 9th grader (9/11/2011)
thank you this helps alot


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