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Transitional Phrases and Structure Words

 

Words Used to indicate examples or application of thought


because for example specifically for instance
provided like, as    
       
       

 

Words used to transition to conclusions

therefore thus hence
consequently in conclusion at last
then in brief finally
     

Comparison Transition Words

also in the same manner in addition similarly
too furthermore both like
as well as moreover each of not only...but also
just as...so again have in common share the same

Contrast Transition Words

however on the contrary on the other hand in contrast/ in spite of although/though
unlike instead of whereas conversely while
yet/but even if for all that nevertheless either...or
of course some may say      

Structure words pointing to relationships among and between ideas.

A)  Time relationships


Finally

Immediately

Thereafter

Meanwhile

Before

Last

Now

Later

After

Following

Previously

Hereafter

At last

At length

In the first place

At the same time

In retrospect


 

B)  Space relationships


Here

Far

To the east

Under

There

Away

Westward

Across

Close

Further on

Yonder

Beneath

By

Above

Near

Everywhere


 

C)  Related in degree


Many

More

Most

Little

Less

Least

Some

All

Above all

Fewer

Fewest

Worst

Greater

Greatest

Best


 

D)  Pointing to show emphasis


This

These

That

Those

One

Several

Some

Few

 

Thanks to Brent Rohol (of Spruce Creek High School of Port Orange, FL ) for these ideas



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???? (11/20/2009)
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Question: (11/19/2009)
what word should i use to start my 6 body paragraph essay?


Question: (11/19/2009)
what are good transition words to begin a literary analysis with?


Question: (11/12/2009)
is wether a transition word
Answer: (11/19/2009)
no its not a word


Answer: (11/19/2009)
no!

Answer: (11/18/2009)
thats not a word!!!


Answer: (11/18/2009)
it is a transition


Answer: (11/18/2009)
not at all


Answer: (11/17/2009)
Its not a word at all

Answer: (11/17/2009)
no


Answer: (11/16/2009)
do you mean whether or weather? either way, no.

Answer: (11/15/2009)
no

Answer: (11/15/2009)
its not even a word




Question: (11/12/2009)
What transitions can be used to start a sentence?
Answer: (11/18/2009)
First

Answer: (11/15/2009)
maybe some of these will help.· Thus,Hence,So,Finally,Overall, Lastly,In the end,Clearly,



Question: (11/11/2009)
How do I compose a thesis?
???? (11/20/2009)
    Answer has been submitted and is awaiting approval.

Answer: (11/12/2009)
say the main topic of the essay follwed by "because..." and then your 3 reasons.



Question: (11/11/2009)
What are some transitions that could be used leading into paragraphs?
Answer: (11/18/2009)
in addition

Answer: (11/17/2009)
Subsequently, Consequently, Futhermore, Finally

Answer: (11/12/2009)
furthermore, finally,



Question: (10/31/2009)
hwta is a good transition word to use at the beginning of the third paragraph
Answer: (11/17/2009)
futhermore, moreover

Answer: (11/3/2009)
as a result

Answer: (11/2/2009)
furthermore



Question: (10/29/2009)
What is a good transition word to continue saying a point that is related to the topic sentence in an essay that has to have three points each in a paragraph.
Answer: (11/16/2009)
comparatively

Answer: (11/15/2009)
To continue, furthermore, moreover, in addition, similarly,

Answer: (11/7/2009)
Talking about global warming and need a tranistion to geothermal energy

Answer: (11/2/2009)
in addition

Answer: (10/29/2009)
in addition



Question: (10/26/2009)
how many transition words should a GOOD paragraph have??? Thank you.
Answer: (11/11/2009)
well it depends what kind oh paragraph it is but if u r doing a persuasive you should have at LEAST 5 or 7 for a five paragraph essay

Answer: (11/11/2009)
One before each ¶ (paragraph) that changes the topic.

Answer: (11/9/2009)
at least 3

Answer: (11/5/2009)
a billion!- no, just kidding. about 1 for every detail you introduce, or however many you need in order to make the paragraph flow. if you only need 1, so be it. if you need 5, then so be it.

Answer: (11/1/2009)
2-3

Answer: (10/29/2009)
alot




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nikhil (11/5/2009)
this is great stuff. it really helps!


jazz (11/2/2009)
this is great thanks heaps :D


kayla (11/1/2009)
thanks it helped


Bob (10/26/2009)
WoW THANKS alot!


Gabriella (10/24/2009)
Awesome help! :D


rayshell (10/22/2009)
this really helped me out when doing my research paper


A+ Student (10/14/2009)
Wow! Thanks so much, this helped me out when I was writing my research paper!:D


Student (10/3/2009)
These transitions are excellent...though I wish you put on transitions for the intro paragraph... :)


Anonymous (9/30/2009)
:-) Thnx!


Alice (9/22/2009)
thanks these transitions helped me get an A+ on my essay


Henk (9/14/2009)
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Alex (9/13/2009)
Thanks!


Yurianna (7/26/2009)
Really helpful. It is my favorite website for transitions.


me (7/6/2009)
thanks for all the words they really helped


Ivanna tinkle (6/13/2009)
Cool! Thanks!


Khalid Naseem (6/4/2009)
Helped me in Writing and solving my MBA Papers.


anna jane (6/4/2009)
thanks!! i needed this for my position paper


Mimi (5/24/2009)
thnx
these words are really helping me in my essay


Christine (5/13/2009)
Thanks this will help with my research paper


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