Transition Words And Phrases

adverb referring to a time following an event or situation

• The meeting went smoothly, and afterwards, we discussed the next steps.
• We had a great time at the party, and afterwards, we went out for some late-night snacks.
• We aced the exam, and afterwards, we hit up the mall for some shopping.
• She poured her heart out to him, and afterwards, she felt like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate a sudden or unexpected event

preposition shows the relationship between 'all' and 'sudden', indicating that the sudden event involves everything mentioned

• All of a sudden, the stock market crashed, causing panic among investors.
• I was just sitting there minding my own business when all of a sudden, she showed up out of nowhere.
• I was chilling at the park when all of a sudden, my ex walked by with their new boo.
• The peaceful atmosphere was shattered when, all of a sudden, a loud explosion echoed through the valley.

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb, typically answering the questions how, when, where, why, or to what degree

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause, such as 'although', 'and', 'but'

• Although she had studied hard, she did not pass the exam.
• I wanted to go to the party, although I had to work late.
• I know he said he would call, although I doubt he will.
• Although the storm was raging outside, she felt a sense of calm within.

adverb in addition; also

preposition in addition to; also

conjunction used to introduce a statement that adds to or supports a previous statement

• She excels in academics as well as extracurricular activities.
• I love pizza, and burgers as well.
• I'm down to hang out tonight, and my friends are coming as well.
• His words cut deep, as well as his actions.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Aside from his impressive academic record, he also excels in extracurricular activities.
• Aside from the rain, the picnic was a success.
• Aside from the drama, the party was lit.
• Aside from the storm raging inside him, he appeared calm on the surface.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun

• The research team was able to gather data from multiple sources at the same time.
• I can walk and chew gum at the same time.
• I can multitask like a boss, doing homework and texting at the same time.
• She was juggling so many responsibilities, it was like trying to balance multiple plates at the same time.

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb, expressing a relation of place, time, circumstance, manner, cause, degree, etc. (e.g., gently, quite, then, there).

• Before long, the company will be implementing new policies to improve efficiency.
• I'm sure before long, we'll all be used to the new schedule.
• Before long, we'll be chilling at the beach, no worries.
• Like a flower blooming before long, her talent will shine through.

adverb as a result or effect; therefore

conjunction connecting word showing cause and effect

• The company faced a financial crisis, and consequently, had to lay off several employees.
• I forgot to set my alarm clock, consequently, I overslept and was late for work.
• I didn't study for the test, so consequently, I totally bombed it.
• She ignored the warning signs, and consequently, found herself in hot water.

noun Finally can also be used as a noun to refer to the last or ultimate point in a series or process.

adverb Finally is an adverb that is used to indicate that something is happening after a long period of time or after a series of events.

• After years of research and development, the team finally achieved a breakthrough in their project.
• I finally finished binge-watching that TV series everyone's been talking about.
• I finally got my hands on those limited edition sneakers I've been eyeing for months.
• After weathering many storms, she finally found peace in her heart.

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• There are many different types of fruits available, including apples, oranges, and bananas.
• I invited all my friends to the party, including Sarah and John.
• I love trying new foods, including sushi and tacos.
• She has a wide range of interests, including art, music, and literature.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, such as 'speaking'

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, such as 'of'

• Speaking of upcoming events, have you finalized the agenda for the conference?
• Speaking of movies, have you seen the latest blockbuster yet?
• Speaking of cool gadgets, did you check out that new phone?
• Speaking of reaching new heights, our sales have been soaring this quarter.