Transition Words and Phrases for Essays

I was just getting over the flu. _____, I went in to school to take the SAT.

• Then
• Nonetheless
• First
• Immediately

Jesse is an animal lover. ____, he adores penguins and pandas.

• Simultaneously
• Equally important
• Specifically
• Despite

Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. _____, he was able to attend for free.

• Meanwhile
• Nonetheless
• Second
• Consequently

Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. _____ he graded it during third period.

• Similarly
• Truly
• Then
• Finally

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _____, pizza would be great, too.

• On the other hand
• Moreover
• So
• In sum

_____ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.

• Beyond
• Indeed
• Despite
• For instance

This transition word means that two things are happening at exactly the same time.

• Despite
• However
• Such as
• Simultaneously

This transition word introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just mentioned.

• Despite
• Nevertheless
• Such as
• Simultaneously

This transition word means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.

• Despite
• Similarly
• However
• Nevertheless

This transition word introduces a very concrete example of whatever was just mentioned.

• Despite
• Nonetheless
• Specifically
• Simultaneously