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Signal Words. Understanding Transitions. Words that signal contrast. Although But However On the other hand Nevertheless On the contrary Instead Yet. Words that signal additional information. Also In addition Furthermore And Likewise In addition Moreover Besides Another.
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Signal Words Understanding Transitions
Words that signal contrast • Although • But • However • On the other hand • Nevertheless • On the contrary • Instead • Yet
Words that signal additional information • Also • In addition • Furthermore • And • Likewise • In addition • Moreover • Besides • Another
Words that signal an explanation • Because • The reason for • In order that
Words that signal an example • For example • For instance • In other words • Such as
Words that signal enumeration • One, two, three • First, second, third • Next • Then • Finally
Words that signal a conclusion • Therefore • Consequently • Thus • In summary • In conclusion
Source • Hancock, Ophelia. Reading Skills for College Students. 7th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2007.