Cohesive Devices (Transition Signals)
| Listing | Giving examples | Generalising |
| first, second, third | for example | in general |
| first, furthermore, finally | for instance | generally |
| to begin, to conclude | as follows: | on the whole |
| next | that is | as a rule |
| Reinforcement | in this case | for the most part |
| also | namely | in most cases |
| furthermore | in other words | usually |
| moreover | Result/consequence | Highlighting |
| what is more | so | in particular |
| in addition | therefore | particularly |
| besides | as a result/consequence | especially |
| above all | accordingly | mainly |
| as well (as) | consequently | Reformulation |
| in the same way | because of this/that | in other words |
| not only … but also | thus | rather |
| Similarity | hence | to put it more simply |
| equally | for this/that reason | Expressing an alternative |
| likewise | so that | alternatively |
| similarly | in that case | rather |
| correspondingly | under these circumstances | on the other hand |
| in the same way | Deduction | the alternative is |
| Transition to new point | then | another possibility would be |
| now, | in other words | Contrast |
| as far as x is concerned | in that case | instead |
| with regard/reference to | otherwise | conversely |
| as for … | this implies that … | on the contrary |
| it follows that | if so/not | in contrast |
| turning to | Stating the obvious | in comparison |
| Summary | obviously | Concession (sth unexpected) |
| in conclusion | clearly | however |
| to conclude | naturally | even though |
| in brief | of course | however much |
| to summarise | as can be expected | nevertheless |
| overall | surely | still |
| therefore | after all | yet |
Practice :
Insert the best alternative
1 Polls show that Tony Blair is the most popular Prime Minister this century. ______________ , there are even members of his own party who are uneasy with his approach.
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In particular
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However
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For instance
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2 There are some slight variations in temperature, but ________________ 26 to 27ºC should be expected.
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consequently
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otherwise
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as a rule
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3 The two main Channel Islands, ________________ Jersey and Guernsey, are much closer to France than to England.
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for example
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namely
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in particular
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4 It was announced that nurses’ working hours would be increased by 25%. ______________ , even fewer trainee nurses are expected to join the profession.
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As a result
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So that
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Likewise
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5 Sales of CDs have experienced a small but steady fall over the past 12 months. _____________ , vinyl records have seen an increase in their share of the market, up to 1.7%.
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Above all
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Correspondingly
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In contrast
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6 The Vice Chancellor explained that in light of the current financial climate and because of unexpected bad debts, it would be necessary to peg salary levels at their current level for all grades of staff. ______________ , no-one was getting a pay rise.
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Nevertheless
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In other words
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Similarly
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7 It is clear, therefore, that the situation in Brazil will improve only slowly. ______________ the economic problems being experienced in Japan, the outlook is slightly more optimistic.
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Furthermore
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In comparison
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With reference to
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8 In order to try to reduce car use in the inner cities, the government has announced new restrictions on company parking spaces and ______________ , a new tax on individual car use.
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as well as
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in addition
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in the same way
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9 Essays must be handed in by the deadline, ______________ they will not be marked.
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obviously
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otherwise
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as a result
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10 ______________ it has been shown that fractures can occur at even relatively low pressures, the use of the material should not be completely discounted.
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Nevertheless
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Because
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Even though
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