LENG1158: Cohesion with Transition Signals

Adapted from: Oshima, A. & Hogue, A. (2006). Writing Academic English (4th ed.). White Plains, NY: Pearson Education.

Meaning or Transition Conjunctive Coordinating Subordinating

Others
Function Phrases Adverbs Conjunctions Conjunctions

furthermore

To introduce an moreover another (+ noun)

in addition and
additional idea also an additional (+ noun)

too

although
however
though
To introduce a on the other hand nevertheless but in spite of (+ noun)
even though
contrasting idea in contrast nonetheless yet despite (+ noun)
whereas
instead
while

To introduce a
choice or if
otherwise or
alternative or unless
condition

To introduce a in fact
restatement or
explanation indeed

the first (+ noun)

first, second, third
the second (+ noun)
To list in order next
the next (+ noun)
finally
the final (+ noun)

To introduce an for example an example of (+ noun)

example for instance such as (+ noun)

To introduce a clearly
summary or
 in brief

in conclusion

conclusion in short

in summary

indeed

therefore
as a result
To introduce a consequently
accordingly so
result thus
as a consequence
hence