Answers 2.1 Sequencing Ideas: firstly; now; secondly; finally. Adding Supporting Ideas: in addition; indeed; and; furthermore; also; not only...but...also… Introducing A Contrasting Idea: nonetheless; however; although; despite; while; whereas; but; on the other hand. Giving Examples: such as; to illustrate this; for example. Giving An Alternative: similarly; alternatively; or. Giving An Explanation: that is; in other words; because. Drawing A Conclusion: as a result; to summarise; consequently; because of; therefore; in conclusion.