This is the my post about connective words and here you will find words to use in sentences referring to examples, describing reasons or sequencing events in time.

Time
for instance
There are many schools in many countries you could go to study to, for instance the schools in London or Birmingham.
one example
One example of how to get better in cooking would be to start reading recipes.
for example
just as
I wanted to be home already just as much as a thirsty man in the desert wanted water.
in particular
I am referring to my exams, in particular, IELTS and TOEFL.
such as
namely
My friends, namely Andy and Cindy, have told me about this new exhibition in the city.
to illustrate

Reason
since
Since you ask, I’d like to tell you my story
because (of)
due to
Due to illness of the teacher, this lecture is canceled.
owing to
the reason why
in other words
leads to
This assumption leads us to believe that …
cause
The cause of this unfortunate accident was…

Time
before
since
Since 2005 I have been working in …
as
until
Until now I wasn’t able to find anything like it.
meanwhile
Meanwhile, I would like to ask for your patience.
at the moment
At the moment I am experiencing financial difficulties.
when
whenever
Whenever I call him, he appears to be very busy.
as soon as
just as