This table shows some common prepositions, conjunctions and adverbs used in

academic writing.
Prepositions/ prepositional Adverbs/Adverbial
Language Conjunctions (join two
phrases (come before noun phrases (join two
function clauses in one sentence)
phrases) sentences)
Cause/effect because of, due to because as a result, therefore
but, although, even
Opposition despite, in spite of however
though
Contrast but whereas on the other hand
furthermore, in addition,
Addition and
moreover
Example such as for example
Here are some more prepositions, conjunctions and adverbs used in academic
writing, but this time the words and phrases are not organised by meaning. Make
sure you understand their meaning before using them.
Prepositions/prepositional Conjunctions (join two Adverbs/Adverbial phrases
phrases(come before noun phrases) clauses in one sentence) (join two sentences)
according to, in terms of, in case of, provided (that), unless, in similarly, likewise, firstly,
except for, apart from, instead of case secondly, thirdly, in conclusion