Structural Terms by Category
The following lists are not exhaustive, but provide examples of transitional words and the kinds of relationships they can create among elements.
Continuation (connects like elements in sequence)
and
also
furthermore
again
in addition
next
first, second, third
Contrast (connects opposing elements)
but
however
although
yet
contrary to
on the other hand
whereas
Cause, Reason, Ground
because
since
due to
owing to
based on
Effect, Consequence
therefore
thus
hence
so
consequently
Time
before
after
when
meanwhile