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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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Transition words for a cause and effect essay
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in essence,



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what is a good way to start a conclusion other than saying in conclusion
Answer: (6/17/2009)
to summarize my statements



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what is a great starter transition to use for the first part of an essay when explaining how a character changes throughout a story?


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transition words for an argument essay


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I suck a writing papers and i need some sort of transition for a Shakespeare sonnet. help?

Comments:

Ivanna tinkle (6/13/2009)
Cool! Thanks!


Khalid Naseem (6/4/2009)
Helped me in Writing and solving my MBA Papers.


anna jane (6/4/2009)
thanks!! i needed this for my position paper


Mimi (5/24/2009)
thnx
these words are really helping me in my essay


Christine (5/13/2009)
Thanks this will help with my research paper


coco (4/19/2009)
where are the words that show continuation in the next paragraph?


Meg (4/18/2009)
Thanks! This was helpful for my research paper!


Reem (4/8/2009)
I appreciate this work very much. It has helped me a lot. Thanks


Yukari (3/19/2009)
Thanks! It was very helpful for the last minute editing.


Mickey Fierce! (3/19/2009)
Thanx this really helped me!


angi (3/17/2009)
its helpful, but examples would be nice


Oksana (3/15/2009)
yeah.... well i needed something for a persuasive essay. this needs ex. how do i use these in my essay??? =C


cathy (3/13/2009)
This really helped my special needs students.


Haley (3/12/2009)
This was very helpful. Thanks.


2legit (3/11/2009)
sweet...I def needed this


ashlee pie (3/10/2009)
urg!!
i need examples in order to use these...
some i dont understand how to use...


guy (3/8/2009)
wow thanks


Gabriela (3/7/2009)
They should show examples in how to use those words.


sun (3/5/2009)
that is very helpful


Caitlynn (3/3/2009)
make transitions that can pertain to showing an example in making an example Ex. For example...


Anonymus (3/1/2009)
What about words that indicate a progression?


Honey (2/27/2009)
Just what I need to write my summary.


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