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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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