Before continuing with the tutorial, read and print this transition word list. You will want it for future reference when you are writing paragraphs or essays.

Here is a list of some useful transition expressions classified according to the relationship between the ideas to connect.

Transition Word List

If you want to	use one of these transition words in Sentence #2:
give examples of Sentence #1 in Sentence #2,	for example, for instance, specifically, in particular, namely, another, one case
show a similarity to Sentence #1 in Sentence #2,	similarly, not only...but also, in comparison, like, also, again
show a contrast to Sentence #1 in Sentence #2,	however, on the other hand, nevertheless, in spite of, despite, but, yet, while, in contrast, nonetheless, though, still
show how Sentence #1 relates in time to Sentence #2,	second, third, finally, next, then, before, after, subsequently, initially, to begin with, afterwards, until, since, once
supplement the information from Sentence #1 in Sentence #2,	other, in addition, besides, moreover, also, another, furthermore, further, at the same time, beyond
show how the information in Sentence #1 produces results in Sentence #2,	therefore, thus, consequently, as a result, so, accordingly, thus
emphasize the idea from Sentence #1 in Sentence #2,	clearly, more important, most importantly, significantly, in fact

Three Cautions about Transition Words Do not overuse transition words! Only use a transition word or phrase when the relationship between the sentences needs clarification. Be sure to choose one that corresponds correctly to the relationship between the two sentences it bridges. Don't put the transition word in the same position in the sentence each time.

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