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Transitions of Contrast

although even though in contrast instead on the other hand

but however in spite of nevertheless yet

Transitions of Cause and Effect

a consequence of because since therefore

as a result consequently so thus

Transitions of Illustration or Example

for example for instance including such as

Making Transitions between Body

Paragraphs

When you move from one body paragraph to the next, transitional
words act as signposts. In the first body paragraph, often no transition

is needed. If you use a transitional word or expression, a simple “first

of all,” or “one reason . . .” usually works well. However, you should

avoid a mechanical “first, second, third” approach. Instead, vary your

transitional techniques. In the second and third body paragraphs,