These words and phrases help move from one idea to the next. They are often used to begin a paragraph.
Make sure to add a comma after a transition phrase when it begins a sentence.
To begin with, tennis is popular because it is relaxing.
TIME ORDER Transitions
Initially, (a smart way to say first)
To start with,
To begin with,
Following this, (then)
At this point, (then)
Afterward, (then)
Eventually, (then)
Meanwhile, (at the same time)
After a moment,
Suddenly,
Transitions to EMPHASIZE a point
Absolutely,
Especially
Without a doubt,
Positively,
Indeed,
COMPARING Transitions (same)
Not to mention,
To tell you the truth,
Likewise,
In the same way,
Equally important,
CONTRASTING Transitions (different)
Yet, (a fancy but)
However, (another fancy but)
Still,
Although,
Even though,
On the other hand,
In spite of (regardless of, even though)
CAUSE & EFFECT Transitions
Because,
Therefore,
As a result,
ADDING INFORMATION Transitions
In addition,
Additionally,
Another thing,
Furthermore,
Last but not least,
Transitions to show EXAMPLES
For example,
For instance,
To illustrate,
In fact,
Evidence of this
CONCLUDING Transitions
In conclusion,
In summary,
Finally,
Therefore,
Without a doubt,
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