Introducing Examples:
* For example,
* For instance,
* Such as,
* To illustrate,
* Specifically,
* In particular,
* One example is...
* Consider...
Adding Information:
* Also,
* Furthermore,
* Moreover,
* In addition,
* Besides,
* What's more,
* And,
* Not only... but also...
Showing Cause and Effect:
* Because,
* Since,
* As a result,
* Therefore,
* Consequently,
* Thus,
Providing Reasons or Explanations:
* Because,
* Due to,
* As a result of,
* In order to,
* To explain,
* The reason for this is...
Restating or Emphasizing:
* In other words,
* That is,
* To put it another way,
* Indeed,
* Clearly,
* Obviously,
Contrasting Ideas:
* However,
* But,
* On the other hand,
* Despite,
* In contrast,
* Although,
Comparing Ideas:
* Similarly,
* Likewise,
* In the same way,
* Just as,
* Also,
Using Numbers:
* First,
* Second,
* Third,
* Finally,
* Next,
* Then,
* After that,
It's important to note that the context of the sentence will determine the specific function of these words and phrases.