Grammar

Helpful transitional words and phrases

Addition:
also, again, as well as, besides, furthermore, in addition, likewise, moreover, similarly

When there is a trusting relationship coupled with positive reinforcement, the partners will be able to overcome difficult situations.

Consequence:
accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, hence, otherwise, subsequently, therefore, thus

Highway traffic came to a stop as a result of an accident that morning.

Contrast and Comparison:
conversely, instead,on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary,
similarly, but, however, still, nevertheless, in contrast

The children were very happy. On the other hand, and perhaps more importantly, their parents were very proactive in providing good care.

Emphasis:
above all, especially, particularly

The Quakers gathered each month with attention to deciding the business of their Meeting.

Exemplifying:
especially, for instance, in particular, namely, particularly, specifically, such as

Some friends and I drove up the beautiful coast chiefly to avoid the heat island of the city.

Generalizing:
for the most part, generally, generally speaking, ordinarily, usually

There were a few very talented artists in the class, but for the most part the students only wanted to avoid the alternative course.

Illustration:
for example, for instance
illustrated with, as an example, in this case

The chapter provided complex sequences and examples illustrated with a very simple schematic diagram.

Restatement:
in essence, in other words, that is to say

In their advertising business, saying things directly was not the rule. That is to say, they tried to convey the message subtly though with creativity.

Sequence:
at first,for now, for the time being, the next step, later on, meanwhile, next, then, soon, later, while, earlier, simultaneously, afterward, 

At first I thought he was just joking but later on I realized that he was dead serious.

Summarizing:
in conclusion, in summary, to sum up, to summarize, finally

We played football, cooked together and listened to music all night. In summary, the weekend was a blast.