Writing is simply a matter of expressing ideas, but as we all know, it’s not so simple after all. One challenge is to coherently connect those ideas. This post lists ten categories of words and phrases one can employ to signal a transition, with several examples for each type. These words and phrases can be used within a sentence as well as at the beginning. Note, too, that many can apply to more than one category. (These groupings are arbitrary, created for the sake of presentation; transitional terms can be organized in various ways.) 1. Addition “Also, I have to stop at the store on the way home.” “Besides, it would give me great satisfaction to help you.” “First, I’d like to thank you for inviting me to speak tonight.” 2. Comparison “In the same way, the author foreshadows a conflict between two minor characters.” “Likewise, the sequel was very successful.” “Similarly, we observed no differences in response rate.” 3. Concession “Granted, you did not ask ahead of time.” “Natur...
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