What are good transition words to start a paragraph?
Good transition words and phrases to start a paragraph depend on the purpose of the paragraph and how it relates to the previous one.
Function of paragraph | Transition word examples |
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Introducing a point | to begin with, first of all, first (or second or third) |
Building on a previous point | furthermore, to illustrate, considering x, on the subject of x, similarly, consequently, returning to x |
Contrasting with a previous point | however, in contrast, on the other hand |
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