Transition words

Additive – Gives more information about or supports a topic

Examples:

Addition: also, in addition, or, indeed, furthermore

Introduction: for example, such as

Reference: regarding, as for (this)

Similarity: similarly, likewise

Identification: namely, specifically

Clarification: in other words

Adversative – show some kind of contrast to the previous topic

Examples:

Conflict: however, in contrast, whereas

Emphasis: even more, above all, indeed

Concession: still, nevertheless, on the other hand

Dismissal: either way, in any case

Replacement: (or) at least, (or) rather, instead

Causal – shows cause -> effect/result

Examples:

Cause/Reason: because, being that, for, due to, since

Condition: in the event that, granted, if, unless, even if

Effect/Result: as a result, consequently, hence, so that, so

Purpose: with this intention, to the end that, in the hope that, in order to

Consequence: under the circumstance that, in that case, if not

Sequential – show a chronological or sequential order

Examples:

Numerical: first, initially, second, for a start

Continuation: subsequently, previously, afterwards, eventually

Conclusion: in the end, to conclude, finally, eventually, lastly

Digression: by the way, incidentally, to change the topic

Resumption: to resume, to get back to the point, to return to the subject, anyway

Summation: so, in summary, in conclusion, altogether, overall, briefly