Signal Words and Phrases

Words that indicate another main idea or example Words that add emphasis:
follows: Most important
Also Remember that
In addition Pay attention to
Furthermore Above all
Moreover A key idea; The main idea
Another Of primary concern
Most significant

Words that indicate that an example follows: Words that indicate that categories or division will
For example be named or explained:
For instance Types
To illustrate Kinds
Specifically Parts
Such as Characteristics
Groups
Categories
Words that indicate an exception to a fact: Words that indicate cause or effects:
However Because
Nevertheless Since
Although For
Though Due to
But Reason
Except Cause
Consequently
Result
Effect

Words that indicate a sequence: Words that indicate that items are being
Steps compared:
Stages Similar
Numbers (1, 2, 3) Like
First, second, third Advantages
Different
In contrast
Disadvantages
Equally
On the other hand
Contrary to

Words that indicate a conclusion: Other ideas words..

Therefore
Consequently
In conclusion
Finally
So