Transition words

-can be additive , adversative,

1. Additive
a. addition – to tell the truth, indeed, further, as well as,moreover
b. introduction – for example, such as , especially
c. reference – considering, as for, the fact that, with regard to
d. identification – likewise,equall, in a like manner
2. Adversative
a. conflict – however, but , yet, while, whereas, etc.
b. emphasis – above all, besides, indeed
c. concession – despite, regardless, albeit
d. dismissal – at any rate, either way, in any case
e. replacement – or rather, instead
3. Casual
a. cause and effect – since, as for, due to , seeing that
b. condition – if , unless
c. effect/ result –
d. purpose – so as to, so that, for fear that, in order,
e. consequence – then, if so, if not, otherwise
4. sequential
a. numerical – initially, at first, first, secondly
b. continuation -
c. conclusion – sometimes paired with eventually, anyhow, anyway, to
resume, at any rate, afterwards, previously, then
d. summation – in brief, all in all, overall, in summary, briefly