English - Transitional Words

Which linking word can be used to emphasize a point?

• Therefore

• However

• For example

• In order to

Which word can be used to introduce an example?

• For instance

• As a result

• In my opinion

• Nevertheless

Which word can be used to show contrast?

• In a nutshell

• Also, Moreover

• But

• To conclude

Which word can be used to explain cause?

• In other words

• Apart from

• Because

• Afterwards

Which word can be used to indicate purpose?

• On the one hand

• Eventually

• So that

• In fact

Which word can be used to indicate similarity?

• On the other hand

• Similarly

• As a result

• Nonetheless

Which word can be used to show consequence?

• Therefore

• However

• For example

• In order to

Which linking word can be used to introduce a contrast?

• Furthermore

• Instead

• Moreover

• Consequently

Which word can be used to introduce a comparison?

• On the contrary

• Furthermore

• Therefore

• As a result

Which word can be used to indicate a result?

• Eventually

• However

• Consequently

• For example