Coordinating Conjunctions
for, and, but, or, yet, & so
Subordinating Conjunctions
after
although as as soon as because before by the time |
even if
even though every time if in case in the event that just in case |
now that
once only if since though unless |
until
when whenever whereas whether or not while |
Conjunctive Adverbs
also
furthermore moreover in addition above all equally likewise similarly in the same way |
in conclusion
to sum up namely in other words for example for instance otherwise in other words in that case |
alternatively
rather on the other hand instead on the contrary in contrast by comparison however nevertheless |
still
in any case at any rate after all consequently hence therefore thus as a result |
Transitions
ADDITION:
also in addition furthermore moreover CAUSE & EFFECT: therefore consequently thus accordingly as a result COMPARISON: similarly likewise by comparison |
CONCESSION:
to be sure granted of course it is true to tell the truth certainly with the exception of although this may be true CONTRAST: however in contrast on the contrary on the other hand nevertheless in spite of |
EXAMPLE:
for example for instance RE-STATEMENT: as I have said in other words in simpler terms to put it differently simply stated SEQUENCE: first second third next finally |
SUMMARY:
in conclusion to conclude to summarize in brief in short TIME: subsequently at the same time simultaneously immediately this time until now meanwhile currently in the meantime formerly the former the latter |
Prepositions
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Verbs of Analysis
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