Transition Words and Phrases

Words that ADD information
also	and
in addition	furthermore

-The little girl put on her yellow shirt and brown jacket.

-Chris is on the basketball team this semester at Cheshire Academy. In addition, he is on the soccer team.

- I admire him because he is a great long distance runner. Furthermore, he is a perfect student in the class.

-Crystal likes camping in the mountains. Also, she is an experienced hiker.

Words that show CONCLUSION
finally	in conclusion

-After so much time waiting in the long line, the boys finally got their hamburgers.

-There was a malfunction in the smoke machines and lights, the curtains would not open and close properly, and one of the actors was sick with no stand-in. In conclusion, the play was a disaster.

Words that REPEAT information
in fact	in other words

-Lisa decided not to go to King Islands. In fact she told me, "No, way."

-I feel that our last Student Council meeting did not go well. In other words, it was a mess.

Words that show CONTRASTS or DIFFERENCES
although	but
however	yet

-We wanted to leave at 8:00. However, Mike arrived too late.

-Although Steven was extremely tired, he washed the dishes.

-Bill earned an A on his essay, but Susan got a B.

-He knows that he should do his homework, yet he never does it.

Words that show a TIME relationship
Before	until	then
meanwhile	after that

-Stephen went to pick up Irene before he stopped by McDonald's for lunch.

-We need to wash our clothes, after that we can go to the Taste of D.C. festival.

-Wait until tonight, then you will be able to see the full moon over Gallaudet's Chapel Hall.

-The show is not over until the actors take their final bows at the end.

-That house felt very creepy inside; meanwhile, it was sunny outside.

Words that LIMIT or PREPARE for an example
for example	for instance
such as

-Not all birds eat berries. For example, vultures eat dead animals.

-There are things that need to be done to improve the company. For instance, we can begin by organizing the files.

-I have a few things to take care of such as paying bills, cleaning the house, and going to the post office.

Words that show CAUSE
because

-Because it is raining today, the homecoming game and the food booths will be cancelled.

Words that show EFFECT/RESULTS
as a result	therefore

-The weather is supposed to be drizzly and chilly today; as a result, the Deaf Festival will be cancelled.

-I was too tired; therefore I decided not to go to the party last night.

Words that ASSERT OBVIOUS TRUTH or GRANT OPPOSITION

certainly

-Certainly, you may borrow my book. But, be sure to return it to me next week.