TRANSITIONAL PHRASES
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Opinion Writing: Signal Words
Introducing Your Opinion/Stance: |
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In my opinion, I believe It is my belief that |
There is no doubt that From my point of view It seems to me that |
I question whether I (dis) agree with I maintain that
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Introducing Your Reasons: |
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First, In the first place, Furthermore, Secondly Thirdly, Finally, Lastly,
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Equally important In the first place Likewise In addition, Similarly, Besides, Next, Moreover, Also, |
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Introducing Examples/Reasons: |
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For example, In fact, |
For instance, As evidence, |
In support of this, |
Counterargument: (What “they” say) Opponents may I realize some may I understand others Even though some Although some may Some people Opponents may Your idea to ____ deserves some merit |
Say Believe Feel Maintain Want Favour Support Argue State |
Rebuttal: (What I say) However, Yet, But, I doubt Yet, I question On the other hand Nevertheless Even so, In spite of this, Conversely, On the contrary, |
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Concluding your argument: |
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For the reasons above, As you can see, As I have noted, In other words, On the whole, |
In short, Without a doubt, Obviously, Unquestionably, |
In brief, Undoubtedly,
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Student, Teacher, and Textbook compiled lists:
Comparison
- in the same way
- by the same token
- similarly
- in like manner
- likewise
- in similar fashion
Contrast
- yet
- and yet
- nevertheless
- nonetheless
- after all
- but
- however
- though
- otherwise
- on the contrary
- in contrast
- notwithstanding
- on the other hand
- at the same time
Conclusion transitional words and phrases
in the final analysis
all things considered
as shown above
in the long run
given these points
as has been noted
in a word
for the most part
after all
in fact
in summary
in conclusion
in short
in brief
in essence
to summarize
on balance
altogether
overall
ordinarily
usually
by and large
to sum up
on the whole
in any event
in either case
all in all
as can be seen
generally speaking
Sequencing transitional words and phrases
at the present time
from time to time
sooner or later
at the same time
up to the present time
to begin with
in due time
until now
as soon as
in the meantime
in a moment
without delay
in the first place
all of a sudden
at this instant
immediately
quickly
finally
after
later
last
until
since
then
before
hence
since
when
once
about
next
now
formerly
suddenly
shortly
henceforth
whenever
eventually
meanwhile
further
during
first, second
in time
prior to
forthwith
straightaway
instantly
presently
occasionally