Transitional Terms
Transitional
words and phrases help paragraphs read more smoothly by improving the connections between supporting sentences.
MODEL: Use a period or semicolon between the
sentences and a comma after the transitional term.
For
example: Richmond is an exciting city
to live in; in particular, its Asian influence makes for a very
multicultural environment.
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Addition
also, again, besides, furthermore, in addition, likewise,
moreover
Consequence
accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, for
this purpose, hence, otherwise, subsequently, therefore, thus
Generalizing
as a rule, as usual, for the most part, generally, generally
speaking, ordinarily, usually
Exemplifying
chiefly, especially, for instance, in particular, namely,
particularly, specifically, for one thing, as an illustration, as an example, for
example
Emphasis
above all, chiefly, especially, particularly, in particular,
singularly, moreover, most importantly
Similarity
comparatively, correspondingly, identically, likewise,
similarly, by the same token,still, nevertheless,
Contrast
conversely, instead, on one hand, on the other hand, on the
contrary, rather, however, in contrast
Sequence
at first, first of all, to begin with, in the first place,
at the same time, for now, for the time being, in time, in turn, later on,
next, then, soon, later, earlier, simultaneously, afterward,finally
Restatement
in essence, in other words, namely, that is, that is to say,
to put it differently
Summarizing – alternatives to in conclusion
after all, all in all, all things considered, briefly, by
and large, in any case, in any event, in brief, in conclusion, on the
whole, in short, in summary, in the final analysis, in the long run, on
balance, to sum up, to summarize, in a nutshell
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