You Create the Sentence
Make a sentence with the word ALSO. (Be careful with the word placement)
I've been to Disney Paris, and I've also visited Disney Tokyo.
I love the weather in Colorado. However, I also love the people.
I love the weather in Colorado. However I also love the people. (Furthermore, in addition, additionally, moreover)
Combine the following 2 phrases into 1 sentence. He is Spanish. She is German.
He is Chinese, whereas she is German.
He is Chinese, while she is German.
____, I woke up early!
To begin, to start, First, etc.
New York city has a great night life. ______________, the restaurants aren't even that expensive.
New York city has a great night life. Furthermore/In addition/Moreover..., the restaurants aren't even that expensive.
My sister has been to India. I think she has been also to Nepal.
My sister has been to India. I think she has also been to Nepal.
Is this transition used to compare similar things or contrast different things?
Likewise
Compare
I was typing my story. _____, my computer stopped working!
When all of the sudden, suddenly...
You cannot go out and play _______________ you do all of your homework.
You cannot go out and play unless you do all of your homework.
I played soccer in high school. Furthermore I played baseball.
I played soccer in high school. Furthermore, I played baseball.
Which word does NOT express a contrast? 1) Instead 2) While 3) Despite 4) Therefore 5) Yet
4) Therefore
____, I went to bed.
Finally, At the end, etc.
_______________ the concert cost $200, I am so glad we bought the tickets because it was amazing!
Although/Though/Even though the concert cost $200, I am so glad we bought the tickets because it was amazing!
Make a sentence with the word "HOWEVER"
I love coffee, however, Ms. Schiavoni hates it!
Although he was an excellent student he couldn't pass the test and go to university.
Although he was an excellent student, he couldn't pass the test and go to university.
Combine these 2 phrases into 1 sentence using a transition word.
He has been learning English for only 5 months. His English is amazing.
YET
He has been learning English for only 5 months, yet his English is amazing.
It was raining, _____ we decided to stay at home.
So, as a result, etc.
_______________ spending over 10 hours studying for the test, he still got a horrible grade.
Despite/In spite of spending over 10 hours studying for the test, he still got a horrible grade.
The pizza at the restaurant was delicious. In the contrary, the pasta was bad.
The pizza at the restaurant was delicious. In the contrary On the contrary, the pasta was bad.
Write one sentence with a transition word!
Teaching writing is a very fun and rewarding job. On the other hand, it is a lot of work.
We went to the movies ________________, we went out for ice cream.
then, etc.
My friend loves romance films, ___________ I absolutely hate them!
Can't use but!
My friend loves romance films, whereas/while/however I absolutely hate them!