Transition Groups

Vocabulary flashcards categorizing transition words and phrases into four main categories: 'So', 'and', 'but', and 'for example'.

Transition Groups Chart

A reference chart categorizing transition words and phrases into four primary groups: 'So', 'and', 'but', and 'for example'.

'So' Transition Group

A category of transition words indicating result, consequence, or logical conclusion, including accordingly, as a result, consequently, fittingly, for this reason, hence, in so doing, in turn, therefore, thus, and to that end.

'and' Transition Group

A category of transition words used to add information or show similarity, including additionaly, besides, furthermore, in addition, likewise, moreover, and similarly.

'but' Transition Group

A category of transition words used to show contrast, qualification, or exception, including actually, admittedly, by comparision, by contrast, conversely, granted, however, in any case, in comparision, in contrast, instead, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, rather, regardless, still, that being said, that said, and though.

'for example' Transition Group

A category of transition words used to introduce specific instances or illustrations, including for example, for instance, in particular, and specifically.

accordingly

A transition word in the 'So' group used to show result or consequence.

as a result

A transition phrase in the 'So' group used to express consequence or effect.

consequently

A transition word in the 'So' group used to indicate a logical outcome or result.

fittingly

A transition word in the 'So' group used to show an appropriate result or outcome.

for this reason

A transition phrase in the 'So' group used to explain the rationale or cause behind something.

hence

A transition word in the 'So' group used to indicate 'for this reason' or 'as a result'.

in so doing

A transition phrase in the 'So' group used to explain an action that leads to a consequence.

in turn

A transition phrase in the 'So' group used to show a sequential or consequential result.

therefore

A transition word in the 'So' group used to signal a conclusion or result.

thus

A transition word in the 'So' group used to indicate result, consequence, or conclusion.

to that end

A transition phrase in the 'So' group used to express purpose or aim leading to a result.

additionaly

A transition word in the 'and' group used to introduce added information or points.

besides

A transition word in the 'and' group used to add additional information or arguments.

furthermore

A transition word in the 'and' group used to introduce an additional, supporting idea.

in addition

A transition phrase in the 'and' group used to add extra details or points.

likewise

A transition word in the 'and' group used to show similarity or addition.

moreover

A transition word in the 'and' group used to introduce further relevant information.

similarly

A transition word in the 'and' group used to highlight similarity or parallel points.

actually

A transition word in the 'but' group used to contrast fact or reality with a previous statement.

admittedly

A transition word in the 'but' group used to concede a point before offering a contrasting view.

by comparision

A transition phrase in the 'but' group used to highlight differences when comparing.

by contrast

A transition phrase in the 'but' group used to emphasize a difference between two things.

conversely

A transition word in the 'but' group used to introduce an opposite or reversed statement.

granted

A transition word in the 'but' group used to acknowledge a concession before presenting a counterpoint.

however

A transition word in the 'but' group used to introduce a contrasting idea or exception.

in any case

A transition phrase in the 'but' group used to indicate that something is true regardless of context.

in comparision

A transition phrase in the 'but' group used to compare and show contrasting elements.

in contrast

A transition phrase in the 'but' group used to show explicit opposition or difference.

instead

A transition word in the 'but' group used to indicate an alternative in place of something else.

nevertheless

A transition word in the 'but' group used to show contrast despite preceding facts.

nonetheless

A transition word in the 'but' group used to mean 'in spite of that' or 'nevertheless'.

on the contrary

A transition phrase in the 'but' group used to introduce an opposing truth or statement.

on the other hand

A transition phrase in the 'but' group used to present a contrasting perspective or point.

rather

A transition word in the 'but' group used to introduce a preferred or contrasting alternative.

regardless

A transition word in the 'but' group used to show that something applies despite other factors.

still

A transition word in the 'but' group used to show a continuing fact despite contrast.

that being said

A transition phrase in the 'but' group used to qualify or contrast a previous statement.

that said

A transition phrase in the 'but' group used to signal a counterpoint or qualification.

though

A transition word in the 'but' group used to indicate qualification or contrast.

for instance

A transition phrase in the 'for example' group used to provide a specific illustration.

in particular

A transition phrase in the 'for example' group used to highlight a specific detail or example.

specifically

A transition word in the 'for example' group used to introduce explicit details or examples.