TIME

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

CONCLUSION

at first
then
afterwards
later
in the meantime
meanwhile

EXPLANATION

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

that is to say
that is
namely
in other words
put differently

ORDER OF IMPORTANCE

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

most importantly
primarily
above all
most significantly
essentially, basically

RESULT

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

as a result
as a consequence
therefore
thus
accordingly

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

in conclusion
in brief
in summary
to sum up
5. all in all

EXAMPLIFICATION

1. for example
2. for instance
3. to illustrate

SEQUENCING

1. first, firstly, first of all, in the

first place/ second,
secondly, in the second
place/ third, thirdly, in the
third place
2. also
3. besides
4. to begin with
5. in addition
6. furthermore
CONTRAST

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

however
in contrast
nevertheless/nonetheless
yet
on the other hand
on the contrary
instead