Understanding Transitions Signal Words Understanding Transitions
Words that signal contrast Although But However On the other hand Nevertheless On the contrary Instead Yet
Words that signal additional information Also In addition Furthermore And Likewise Moreover Besides Another
Words that signal an explanation Because The reason for In order that
Words that signal an example For example For instance In other words Such as
Words that signal enumeration One, two, three First, second, third Next Then Finally
Words that signal a conclusion Therefore Consequently Thus In summary In conclusion
Source Hancock, Ophelia. Reading Skills for College Students. 7th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2007.