GRAMMAR

Transitions to enumerate are all the words or expressions that indicate an order or sequence in which the activities are carried out. There are many words that indicate a sequence. Let’s see some of them.

TRANSITIONS TO ENUMERATE

First

Later

Immediately

At the beginning

Second

After (that)

While

In the middle

Third

Before (that)

When

Finally

Then

As soon as

Meanwhile

Last

Next

Suddenly

Afterwards

At the end

a. The jury has to give a verdict before the judge passes a sentence.
b. As soon as he was accused of stealing, he ran away.
c. I’ll be cleaning the room while you’ll be doing the homework.
d. Tamara was staring at the picture. Suddenly, someone gave her a pat on her shoulder.
e. To prepare a chicken salad.

First, boil some carrots, beetroots and peas in a pot.
Second, peel and dice all the vegetables.
Third, cook the chicken meat and cut it into small pieces separating the bones from the meat.
Then, mix everything in a bowl.
After that, add some mayonnaise and mix everything slowly.
Finally, serve it with a cup of rice.


Transitions to conclude or summarize are all the words or expressions which are used to present a final idea or conclusion, after having exposed all the reasons that led you to the final idea.