Connection Words:

A) Agreement / Addition / Similarity: The transition words like also, in addition, and, likewise, add information,
reinforce ideas, and express agreement with preceding material.
- in the first place - by the same token - moreover
- not only ... but also - again - as well as
- as a matter of fact - to - together with
- in like manner - and - of course
- in addition - also - likewise
- coupled with - then - comparatively
- in the same fashion / way - equally - correspondingly
- first, second, third - identically - similarly
- in the light of - uniquely - furthermore
- not to mention - like - additionally
- to say nothing of - as
- equally important - too

B) Opposition / Limitation / Contradiction: Transition phrases like but, rather and or, express that there is
evidence to the contrary or point out alternatives, and thus introduce a change the line of reasoning (contrast).
- although this may be true - in reality - although
- in contrast - after all - instead
- different from - but - whereas
- of course ..., but - (and) still - despite
- on the other hand - unlike - conversely
- on the contrary - or - otherwise
- at the same time - (and) yet - however
- in spite of - while - rather
- even so / though - albeit - nevertheless
- be that as it may - besides - nonetheless
- then again - as much as - regardless
- above all - even though - notwithstanding

C) Cause / Condition / Purpose: These transitional phrases present specific conditions or intentions.
- in the event that - seeing / being that - while
- granted (that) - in view of - lest
- as / so long as - If - in case
- on (the) condition (that) - ... then - provided that
- for the purpose of - unless - given that
- with this intention - when - only / even if
- with this in mind - whenever - so that
- in the hope that - while - so as to
- to the end that - because of - owing to
- for fear that - as - inasmuch as
- in order to - since - due to

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 D) Examples / Support / Emphasis: These transitional devices (like especially) are used to introduce examples as
support, to indicate importance or as an illustration so that an idea is cued to the reader.
- in other words - on the negative side - surprisingly
- to put it differently - with this in mind - frequently
- for one thing - notably - significantly
- as an illustration - including - particularly
- in this case - like - in fact
- for this reason - to be sure - in general
- to put it another way - namely - in particular
- that is to say - chiefly - in detail
- with attention to - truly - for example
- by all means - indeed - for instance
- important to realize - certainly - to demonstrate
- another key point - surely - to emphasize
- first thing to remember - markedly - to repeat
- most compelling evidence - such as - to clarify
- must be remembered - especially - to explain
- point often overlooked - explicitly - to enumerate
- to point out - specifically
- on the positive side - expressly

E) Effect / Consequence / Result: Some of these transition words (thus, then, accordingly, consequently, therefore,
henceforth) are time words that are used to show that after a particular time there was a consequence or an
effect. Note that for and because are placed before the cause/reason. The other devices are placed before the
consequences or effects.
- as a result - thus - thereupon
- under those circumstances - because the - forthwith
- in that case - then - accordingly
- for this reason - hence - henceforth
- in effect - consequently
- for - therefore

F) Conclusion / Summary / Restatement: These transition words and phrases conclude, summarize and / or
restate ideas, or indicate a final general statement. Also some words (like therefore) from the Effect /
Consequence category can be used to summarize.
- as can be seen - after all - overall
- generally speaking - in fact - ordinarily
- in the final analysis - in summary - usually
- all things considered - in conclusion - by and large
- as shown above - in short - to sum up
- in the long run - in brief - on the whole
- given these points - in essence - in any event
- as has been noted - to summarize - in either case
- in a word - on balance - all in all
- for the most part - altogether - Obviously
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 - Ultimately - Definitely

G) Time / Chronology / Sequence: These transitional words (like finally) have the function of limiting, restricting,
and defining time. They can be used either alone or as part of adverbial expressions. Many transition words in
the time category, such as consequently, first, second, third, further, hence, henceforth, since, then, when, and
whenever, have other uses. Except for the numbers (first, second, third) and further, the word in this category
add a meaning of time in expressing conditions, qualifications, or reasons. The numbers are also used to add
information or list examples. Further is also used to indicate added space as well as added time.
- at the present time - finally - shortly
- from time to time - after - henceforth
- sooner or later - later - whenever
- at the same time - last - eventually
- up to the present time - until - meanwhile
- to begin with - till - further
- in due time - since - during
- as soon as - then - in time
- as long as - before - prior to
- in the meantime - hence - forthwith
- in a moment - since - straightaway
- without delay - when - by the time
- in the first place - once - whenever
- all of a sudden - about - until now
- at this instant - next - now that
- first, second - now - instantly
- immediately - formerly - presently
- quickly - suddenly - occasionally

H) Space / Location / Place: These transition words are often used as part of adverbial expressions and have the
function to restrict, limit or qualify space. Quite a few of these are also found in the Time category and can be
used to describe spatial order or spatial reference.
- in the middle - next - wherever
- to the left/right - where - around
- in front of - from - between
- on this side - over - before
- in the distance - near - alongside
- here and there - above - amid
- in the foreground - below - among
- in the background - down - beneath
- in the center of - up - beside
- adjacent to - under - behind
- opposite to - further - across
- here - beyond
- there - nearby

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