36.1 – Linking expressions and transitions

36.1.1 – Words that help you put your ideas in order

firstly, then, so far, secondly, in the end, next, eventually, subsequently, at last, at length, afterwards

36.1.2 – Words for exception

only, if unless, except(for), save for

36.1.3 – Words to use to argue and make points

consequently, thus, so, as a result, because, as, hence, therefore, since, until, whenever, accordingly, as long as

36.1.4 – Words to help you give examples

for example, for instance, such as, take the case of, thus, as (evidence), to show that, as revealed by

36.1.5 – Words for extra points or ideas

and, too, what is more, also, furthermore, and then, again, moreover, as well as, in addition

36.1.6 – Words that help you emphasize points

above all, in particular, notably, specifically, indeed, more important, especially, significantly, in fact

36.1.7 – Words to persuade

of course, naturally, obviously, clearly, certainly, surely, evidently

36.1.8 – Words to help you show an opinion or analyze

it would seem, to suggest, one might conclude/deduce/infer/imply/say/consider

36.1.9 – Words to make a contrast or show what is different

but, nevertheless, alternatively, despite this, on the contrary, however, yet, the opposite, instead,

whereas, to turn to, although, still, on the other hand

36.1.10 – Words to compare things in your writing or show what is the same

equally, in the same way, as with, likewise, similarly, compared with, an equivalent

36.1.11 – Words to sum up or end with

in brief, in summary, throughout, in all, on the whole, to sum up, overall, finally, to conclude,

to recap, in the end