Transitions

Question 1

Supporting paragraph: To place what you said in a particular context

Answer 1

in this connection, in relation to, in this perspective

Question 2

Supporting paragraph: To give an example or an illustration

Answer 2

for example, for instance, in this case, to illustrate, as an illustration, take the case of, to take another example, namely, that is, as shown by, as illustrated by, as expressed by

Question 3

Supporting paragraph: To offer a similar point

Answer 3

similarly, in other words, likewise, in a similar manner, like, in the same way

Question 4

Concluding paragraph: To show contrast

Answer 4

however, nevertheless, rather, whereas, on the other hand, on the contrary, but yet, although, conversely, meanwhile, in contrast, otherwise, one may object

Question 5

Concluding paragraph: To compare

Answer 5

by comparison, compared to, balanced against, vis a vis, alternatively

Question 6

Concluding paragraph: To refer back to an earlier point

Answer 6

as I have said, in brief, as I have noted, as indicated earlier, as has been noted

Question 7

Concluding paragraph: To express a resolution

Answer 7

granted, naturally, of course, in any case

Question 8

Concluding paragraph: To prove your point

Answer 8

for the same reason, obviously, evidently, indeed, in fact

Question 9

Concluding paragraph: To show cause and effect

Answer 9

as a result, consequently, hence, therefore, due to, for this reason

Question 10

Concluding paragraph: To conclude

Answer 10

on the whole, to sum up, to conclude, in conclusion, as I have shown, as I have said

Question 11

Transition cues: To add something

Answer 11

further, furthermore, equally important, moreover, in addition, not only…but also

Question 12

Transition cues: To introduce a new idea

Answer 12

furthermore, moreover, in addition

Question 13

Transition cues: To emphasize an idea

Answer 13

indeed, definitely, extremely, undeniably, absolutely, obviously, surprisingly, without a doubt, certainly