<p> Transitional Words and Phrases</p><p>From Reading with Meaning by Ophelia Hancock</p><p>Authors utilize transitional words and phrases to signal to their readers what is to come next. They are useful to readers in interpreting and understanding text. Some transitions and their purposes follow:</p><p>Contrast: although, but, however, on the other hand, nonetheless, yet</p><p>Additional information: also, in addition, furthermore, and</p><p>Reasoning and explanation: because, in order that</p><p>Example or illustration: for example, for instance, in other words</p><p>Enumeration (such as time order, sequence, or lists): one, two, three; first, second, third; next; then; finally</p><p>Summary or conclusion: therefore, consequently, in conclusion</p>