Transitional Words and Phrases:
* Addition: and, also, in addition, furthermore, moreover, besides, what's more
* Contrast: but, however, nevertheless, on the other hand, in contrast, conversely, yet
* Cause and Effect: therefore, consequently, as a result, thus, so, because, since
* Exemplification: for example, for instance, such as, to illustrate
* Clarification: in other words, that is, namely, to clarify
* Conclusion: finally, in conclusion, in summary, therefore, to sum up, in short, in brief
Phrases that Show Sequence or Time:
* First, second, third, etc.
* Next, then, after, before, meanwhile, subsequently, following
* In the meantime, at the same time, eventually, finally
Phrases that Show Logical Relationship:
* Agreement: Similarly, likewise, in the same way
* Opposition: On the contrary, conversely, in contrast
* Emphasis: Indeed, in fact, certainly, clearly
* Concession: Although, even though, despite, regardless
* Reason: Because, since, due to, as a result of
Here are some examples of how to use these connectors:
* Addition: "The movie was entertaining. Furthermore, it had a thought-provoking message."
* Contrast: "The weather was beautiful. However, the park was crowded."
* Cause and Effect: "The team worked hard. Consequently, they won the championship."
* Exemplification: "Many people enjoy watching sports. For instance, football is a very popular sport."
* Clarification: "The play was a comedy. That is, it was meant to make people laugh."
* Sequence: "First, I went to the grocery store. Then, I went to the library."
Remember that the choice of connector should be based on the relationship between the sentences or paragraphs you are trying to connect. Don't just randomly choose a connector; take time to consider the best way to show the relationship between your ideas.