Transitional expressions

LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP                                     TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION

Similarity                                                                    also, in the same way,

just as ... so too, likewise, similarly

Exception/Contrast                                                     but, however, in spite of, on the one hand ... on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet

Sequence/Order                                                          first, second, third, ... next,

then, finally

Time                                                                            after, afterward, at last,

before, currently, during, earlier, immediately, later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously, subsequently, then

Example                                                                      for example, for instance,

namely, specifically, to illustrate

Emphasis                                                                     even, indeed, in fact, of

course, truly

Place/Position                                                             above, adjacent, below,

beyond, here, in front, in back, nearby, there

Cause and Effect                                                         accordingly, consequently,

hence, so, therefore,thus

Additional Support or Evidence                                 additionally, again, also,

and, as well, besides, equally important, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then

Conclusion/Summary                                              finally, in a word, in brief, in conclusion, in the end, in the final analysis, on the whole, thus, to conclude, to summarize, in sum, in summary