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Transition Words & Phrases Guide

The document provides examples of words and phrases that can be used to sequence events in time, provide reasons and results, add additional information, and contrast ideas. Some examples given include words like "firstly", "moreover", "because", "before", and "however" that are used to connect and structure different parts of a summary in a clear and logical manner.

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Transition Words & Phrases Guide

The document provides examples of words and phrases that can be used to sequence events in time, provide reasons and results, add additional information, and contrast ideas. Some examples given include words like "firstly", "moreover", "because", "before", and "however" that are used to connect and structure different parts of a summary in a clear and logical manner.

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TIME SEQUENCERS SUMMARIZE PURPOSE GIVING EXAMPLES

LISTING POINTS REASONS, CAUSES AND RESULTS CONTRAST ADDING INFORMATION


 Examples include: For example, for instance, such as.
I like a lot of fruits, such as apples.

 Examples can include: firstly, secondly, first of all, to begin with, finally.
Firstly, I think that the use of robots in our daily lives should be considered.

 Examples include: as well as, in addition (to), moreover, furthermore, not only… but also, what’s more, on top of that, in fact as a matter of fact.
Not only was the meal awful, but also it was very expensive.

 Examples include: as a result, because, because of, so, therefore, due to.
I have a really good English because of my travel to London.

 The examples include: to conclude, to sum up.


 Examples include:
before, after, after a
while, eventually, later,
then…finally, as soon
as, at first, at last,
when, while.
At first, robots weren’t
considered dangerous,
but after a while it has
become clear.

 Examples include:
Nevertheless, However,
Although, even though,
though, in spite of,
despite (the fact that), otherwise, unless, on the one hand… on the other hand.
I love traveling. However, I don’t like flights.
You have to wear a scarf otherwise; you will get a cold.
I like football whereas she prefers tennis.

 Examples include: In order to, So as to


In order to finish my project, I didn’t go out yesterday.

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