Time sequence transition words series#

Given an explanatory article, identify the time sequence transition words that show an author is showing the next step in a series of instructions or directions.Make a chart with transition words and phrases that clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.

Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief, as a result, accordingly.įor this purpose, to this end, with this in mind, with this purpose in mind, therefore. So that, with the result that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this reason, therefore, so, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words, then. Specifically, especially, in particular, to explain, to list, to enumerate, in detail, namely, including.įor example, for instance, to illustrate, thus, in other words, as an illustration, in particular. Similarly, likewise, in like fashion, in like manner, analogous to.Ībove all, indeed, truly, of course, certainly, surely, in fact, really, in truth, again, besides, also, furthermore, in addition. On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while this may be true.Īnd, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance, however, thus, therefore, otherwise.Īfter, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length, first, second, etc., at first, formerly, rarely, usually, another, finally, soon, meanwhile, at the same time, for a minute, hour, day, etc., during the morning, day, week, etc., most important, later, ordinarily, to begin with, afterwards, generally, in order to, subsequently, previously, in the meantime, immediately, eventually, concurrently, simultaneously.Īt the left, at the right, in the center, on the side, along the edge, on top, below, beneath, under, around, above, over, straight ahead, at the top, at the bottom, surrounding, opposite, at the rear, at the front, in front of, beside, behind, next to, nearby, in the distance, beyond, in the forefront, in the foreground, within sight, out of sight, across, under, nearer, adjacent, in the background.Īlthough, at any rate, at least, still, thought, even though, granted that, while it may be true, in spite of, of course. Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other words, in particular, specifically, such as.

Although the inheritance in Book B consists of an old house and not a pile of money, the nature of the problem is quite similar. The characters in Book A face a moral dilemma, a contested inheritance. In the same way, the characters in Book B face a similar problem. The characters in Book A face a moral dilemma. Use transitions with enough context in a sentence or paragraph to make the relationships clear.

Also remember that while transitions describe relationships between ideas, they do not automatically create relationships between ideas for your reader. Often, there exists a slight, but significant, difference between two apparently similar words. This page only provides a list of transitional words be certain you understand their meanings before you use them. Writer's Web: Transitional Words and Phrases

Time sequence transition words