Examples of Transitions. How to connect ideas in your essaysIllustration: for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other words, in particular, specifically, such as.Video games have many positive effects. To illustrate/for example/for instance/namely/specifically, the attention span of a gamer is higher than that of a child who does not play games. Video games have many potential applications, such as educational implementation.Contrast: on the contrary, however, nevertheless, in contrast, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, at the same time, while this may be true.-Video games are not as harmful as it was previously claimed. On the contrary/in contrast, they have many beneficial effects. -Video games are not as harmful as it was previously claimed. Nevertheless/while this may be true/at the same time/however/rather/at the same time, there is still a high risk of addiction. -On one hand, video games are not as harmful as it was previously claimed. On the other hand, there is still a high risk of addiction.Addition: and, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, also, further, in fact, also, as a resultVideo games are not as harmful as it was previously claimed. In addition/ furthermore/ further/ moreover/ besides/ in fact/ also/ as a result, more educational institutions are using video games in their classes.Enumerating: first, second, next, further, last, finally, in the first/ second place

Video games are good for many reasons. First, they improve concentration. Second/Next, they improve eye sight. Third/Finally they enhance reflexes. Concession: although, even though, in spite ofAlthough/even though video games are actually good for you, they are still not sufficiently used in education. In spite of video games proved benefits, they are still not sufficiently used in education.Consequence or Result: thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this reason, therefore, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words, then.Summarizing/concluding an idea or a paragraph: therefore, thus, in short, in conclusion, as a result, hence, to sum up, to conclude.To conclude/ therefore/ thus/ in short/ in conclusion/ as a result/ hence/ to sum up/ video games can be good for you.