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Punctuation
US Facts
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used for the ending of a paragraph

Finally

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The teacher explained the instructions to the class. ________, she handed the worksheet to each student.

a. First            b. Then             c. Finally

Then

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These words are used to conclude or summarize something.
Therefore / Consequently / As a result / Thus / For this reason
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The government did not prepare for the hurricane thus many people suffered.
The government did not prepare for the hurricane. Thus, many people suffered.
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What is the capital of NY?
Albany
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use to show step number one

In the beginning / First

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We will wash our pet dog, Bella. __________, we wet Bella and put on her shampoo.

a. Finally                    b. Afterwards            c. First

First

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These transitions are similar to “also.”?
In Addition / Additionally / Plus / Moreover / Furthermore / …as well
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I like potatoes as well as squash.
correct
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How many boroughs are there in NYC?
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when showing a step that follows another, near the end of a paragraph.

Afterwards

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______________________, there was a big mess in the living room.

a. Next               b. In the beginning           c. Then

In the beginning

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In Addition / Additionally - formal or informal?
formal
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That car has new brakes an air-conditioner and a new CD player plus it has an alarm.
That car has new brakes, an air-conditioner, and a new CD player. Plus, it has an alarm.
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How many states are there in the USA?
50
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when you follow step one

Next

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We will go to sleep. First, we take a bath. _________, we put on our pajamas. Then, Mom reads us a story. Finally, we go to our beds and sleep.

a. Afterwards           b. Next            c.In the beginning

Next

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Furthermore / Moreover - Formal or Informal?
Formal
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Because Meilan wasn’t tired she didn’t go to bed.
Because Meilan wasn’t tired, she didn’t go to bed.
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At what age can you buy cigarettes in the US?
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normally, we use it for the third or fourth step

then 
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In the beginning, José chose a book at the library. Next, he went to the librarian to borrow the book. Then, he put the book away in his backpack. ____________, José walked home. Finally, he went to his room and started to read his book. 

a.Afterwards              b. Later                c.Second

Afterwards

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Plus / …as well / as well as - Formal or informal?
both
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Though Phil is very rich he is not an arrogant person.
Though Phil is very rich, he is not an arrogant person.
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Which birthday is called "sweet _______"
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