Transitional Words and Phrases Updated lists by Joanna Taraba (printable version here) Show This page only provides a list of transitional words; be certain you understand their meanings before you use them. Often, there exists a slight, but significant, difference between two apparently similar words. Also remember that while transitions describe relationships between ideas, they do not automatically create relationships between ideas for your reader. Use transitions with enough context in a sentence or paragraph to make the relationships clear. Example of unclear transition:
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Examples of Transitions: Illustration
Contrast
Addition
Time
Space
Concession
Similarity or Comparison
Emphasis
Details
Examples
Consequence or Result
Summary
Suggestion
Back to 'Focusing/Connecting Ideas' What is a good transition word for a conclusion?Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief, as a result, accordingly. For this purpose, to this end, with this in mind, with this purpose in mind, therefore.
How do you transition in a conclusion?List of Conclusion Transitions. generally speaking.. in the final analysis.. all things considered.. as shown above.. in the long run.. given these points.. as has been noted.. in a word.. What is an example of a concluding transition?Examples of Conclusion Transition Words
all in all. all things considered. altogether. finally.
What are some good beginning transition words?And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance, ...
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