Transitional Expressions

To show time and sequence: meanwhile, eventually, soon, later, first, second, then, finally, also, besides, furthermore, moreover, in addition, too

To compare and contrast: likewise, similarly, in the same way, however, nevertheless, still, on the other hand, on the contrary, even so

To show cause and effect: therefore, as a result, accordingly, consequently, thus, hence, otherwise

To offer examples and conclusions: for instance, for example, after all, in fact, of course in conclusion, in other words, on the whole, in short

/* */ CONTENTS MAIN PAGE 16.1 Your Writing 16.2 Limiting a Topic 16.3 Writing Topic Sentences for Paragraphs 16.4 Giving Examples and Explanations 16.5 Using Specific Language 16.6 Making Paragraph Breaks 16.7 Using Transitional Expressions 16.8 Writing Thesis Statements for Essays 16.9 Writing Conclusions for Paragraphs and Essays 16.10 Giving and Receiving Peer Responses 16.11 Fun With Grammar: Discovering Standards 16.12 Return to Your Writing