Transition words are used in the middle of sentences or in
between two sentences. They make writing smoother and
easier to read because they connect two ideas together.
Transitional words can be used in a variety of ways. The list
below shows the different ways to use transitional words

Addition
•        To add another idea

Moreover, in addition, additionally, as well, also,
afterward, again, furthermore

Negative
•        To introduce a different idea

However, yet, nevertheless, on the other hand, in contrast,
contrastingly, in spite of, alternatively, although, conversely,
despite

Cause/Result
•        To show the effect of an idea
•        To introduce a concluding idea

Therefore, for this, as a result, accordingly, consequently,
for that reason, thus

Time
•        To show time contrasts

Then, next, after, afterwards, after that, at that point,
meanwhile

Comparisons
•        To compare two ideas

Similarly, correspondingly, likewise

Examples
•        To introduce an example

For example, for instance

Conclusion
•        To introduce a concluding idea

In conclusion, to summarize, finally, in summary, therefore, to
conclude

Sequence
•        To show a list of ideas

First, second, third, then, next, finally

Transitional Words

Practice Transitions with these tests:

Transitions Test
Transitions Test 2
Transitions Test 3