Transitional Words and Phrases

Which transitional word can be used to show addition or continuation?

• meanwhile

• instead

• furthermore

• however

Which transitional phrase can be used to show cause and effect?

• as a result

• therefore

• in conclusion

• consequently

Which transitional word can be used to show contrast or contradiction?

• however

• although

• nevertheless

• despite

Which transitional phrase can be used to show time or sequence?

• initially, subsequently, finally

• before, after, during

• meanwhile, meanwhile, afterward

• firstly, secondly, thirdly, etc.

Which transitional word can be used to show similarity or comparison?

• likewise

• however

• in contrast

• similarly

Which transitional phrase can be used to show summary or conclusion?

• As a result

• To summarize

• Therefore

• In conclusion

Which transitional word can be used to show example or illustration?

• therefore

• for example

• however

• meanwhile

Which transitional phrase can be used to show comparison or contrast?

• however

• in contrast

• similarly

• on the other hand

Which transitional word can be used to show result or consequence?

• however

• meanwhile

• in addition

• therefore

Which transitional phrase can be used to show opposition or disagreement?

• despite

• nevertheless

• however

• although