Transitions

Compare & Contrast

100

____, the second test bore the same results.

(compare)

Similarly,

200

____, the researchers were shocked by the results.

(contrast)

However,

300

____, she agreed with the article's statements. 

(compare)

Likewise, 

400

____ the country's history, they seemed to be heading in a new direction.

(contrast)

Despite...

500

____, she liked eating at Runk for its atmosphere. ____, she didn't like any dining hall food. 

On the one hand,...

On the other hand,...

Time

100

___ class, I went to Rising Roll.

After,

200

____, the CavDaily is working on their next publication.

(right now)

Currently,

300

____, UVA has constructed many new buildings.

(past)

Over the past four years, 

Recently, 

400

____ I came to college, I lived in Minnesota. 

Before, 

500

UVA mens basketball had their last game ___ I was in class.

while

Sequence & Place

100

I will make three arguments. ____, the proposed plan is unfeasible. 

First, 

200

___ the Amphitheater is West Range. 

Nearby

300

___ this, the author makes notes of additional reasons for doubt. 

Beyond this, 

400

[quote]. ___, the author suggests a new way of considering the character.

Here, 

500

[at the end of a paragraph] ____ the previous arguments, the "vote no" position should be embraced by the student body. 

Given...

Cause, Effect, and Example

100

____ I'm very allergic to tulips, my boyfriend bought me a bouquet of roses. 

    

Because

200

I was too tired; ____, I decided not to go to the state fair last night.

therefore,

300

_____ Manny’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I had no idea what he was saying.                                   

    

Because

400

The school bus broke down last week and has not been repaired yet. ____, our dance group is unable to go to Washington, D.C. to perform at Kennedy Center.

For that reason,

Consequently,

500

It’s very humid outside, ____ the condensation on the window. 

hence

Conclusion

100

______, the research findings indicate a clear correlation between exercise and improved cognitive function.

In summary,

200

There were some surprises, but ____ we had a great time.

overall

300

____, an upgraded security system isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity. 

In conclusion,

400

There were a lot of problems discussed at the meeting. ____, after a few hours, we were able to prioritize the problems in the order we wanted to solve the problems.

Finally,

500

There was a malfunction in the smoke machines and lights, the curtains would not open and close properly, and one of the actors was sick with no stand-in. ____, the play was a disaster.

In conclusion,