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Transition words and phrases
Words or phrases to help sequence ideas or transition between sentences or paragraphs• �rst... second... third...• in the �rst place... also... lastly• after• afterwards• as soon as• at �rst• at last• before• before long• �nally• in the meantime• later• meanwhile• next• soon• then
Words or phrases to show location• above• across• around• behind• beside• between• in back of• in front of• inside• near• outside• over• under
Words or phrases to show time• while• meanwhile • soon • then• after • second • today • later • next• tomorrow • afterward • as soon as• before • now • next week • about • when suddenly• during • until • yesterday• �nally
Words or phrases to indicate more information• besides• furthermore• in addition• in fact
Words or phrases to help conclude a piece of writing• in conclusion• �nally• lastly• to sum up
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