Revising & Editing Toolbox -Transitions Use 1 that is 5 letters or more (or the word, thus) & generally, at the beginning of a sentence. TRANSITIONS AND TRANSITIONAL PHRASES Words that mean also: in addition, too, moreover, and, besides, furthermore, equally important, then, finally Words that mean for example: for instance, thus, as an illustration, namely, specifically Words that mean but: yet, however, on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, conversely, in contrast, still, at the same time Words that mean in the same way: similarly, likewise Words that mean although: of course, to be sure, certainly, granted Words that mean in conclusion: therefore, thus, as a result, so, accordingly, hence, in short, in brief, in summary, in conclusion, finally Words that mean time sequence: first, secongd, third, next, then, finally, afterwards, before, soon, later, meanwhile, subsequently, immediately, eventually, currently Words that mean placë: in the front, in the foreground, in the back, in the background, at the side, adjacent, nearby, in the distance, here, there Must be a transition or transitional phrase of 5 letters or more, or the word, thus. Use transitions at the beginning of a sentence.