Here are some words and phrases that you can use to help keep the relationship among sentences and ideas clear to your reader.
Transitional Words: Coordinating
| Relationship | Expression |
| addition, continuation | and, also, in addition, moreover, furthermore, first, second, again |
| contrast | but, however, nevertheless, not withstanding, on the other hand, on the contrary, yet still |
| exemplification, illustration | for example, as an illustration, for instance, in other words, that is, in particular |
| similarity | similarly, likewise, in a like manner, in the same way, in a similar case |
| conclusion, result | therefore, consequently, thus, as a result, as a consequence, then, hence |