5.13: Transition Words (Review)
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(Review from Book Four, Pages 83-86)
Groups of Transition Words by General Meaning
These groups of words all basically have the same meaning although they are different parts of speech. For example, but, however, and although show that two parts of a sentence are opposite. But is a conjunction, However is a conjunctive adverb, and Although is an adverbial. Also, they all require different punctuation depending on where and how they are used in a sentence. This is a problem not only for foreign people but also for native speakers of English.
Difference, Contrast, Concession
However, otherwise, nevertheless, nonetheless, conversely, instead, on the contrary, in contrast, on the other hand, still, yet, whereas, fortunately, unfortunately
Reason or Result
As a result, consequently, as a consequence, accordingly, hence, therefore, thus, for this (or that) reason
Time or Sequence
Earlier, previously, later, meanwhile, concurrently, currently, presently, lastly, finally
Example or Illustration
As a matter of fact, in fact, for example (e.g.), for instance, namely, that is (i.e.), in particular, a case in point, indeed
Emphasis, Clarification, or Restatement of an Idea
Indeed, in fact, at any rate, in other words, of course, to be sure, surely, all in all, altogether, on the whole, in other words, to put it differently, to rephrase, to paraphrase, to clarify, once again, in short, in brief, simply stated, in retrospect
Additional Information
In addition, additionally, also, furthermore, likewise, moreover, besides
Conclusion
in conclusion, to conclude, in summary, to summarize, in sum, to sum up, finally, therefore, thus, hence, in closing, to recap, to recapitulate, in short, lastly