Transitions 1
I like to go to the opera; in fact, it’s my favorite type of entertainment.
The teacher will accept late homework; however, she will take points off of the grade.
I would like to see you tomorrow, _______________ let’s have lunch together.
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for example
finally
but
so
to the left
beyond
still
What is "so"?
He stayed up too late last night; _______________, he slept until noon.
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in contrast
consequently
until then
in fact
third
meanwhile
furthermore
first
What is "consequently"?
Which transition word adds information?
a. in addition
b. over
c. earlier
No one expected so many people at the party; consequently, we ran out of food.
Although Tara was the last to leave class, she was the first on the bus.
My sister loves to eat, _______________ I don’t care much about food.
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for example
finally
but
so
to the left
beyond
still
John ate and ate; _______________, he never gained weight.
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third
similarly
nevertheless
however
as a result
then
therefore
for instance
Which transition word compares and contrasts?
a. earlier
b. besides
c. otherwise
The weather was very bad; even so, the farmer had to milk the cow.
Ed learned from his mistake. Likewise, others can learn from theirs.
When you begin an exercise program, you must be careful not to overdo it. My father, _______________, hurt his back by exercising too hard without warming up first.
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for example
finally
but
so
to the left
beyond
still
I want you to buy milk, eggs, and fruit juice; _______________, I want you to be sure to get cereal and ice cream.
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in contrast
consequently
until then
in fact
third
meanwhile
furthermore
first
Which transition word indicates time?
a. earlier
b. besides
c. otherwise
The class finished the test early; therefore, they were allowed to read quietly before the bell.
Even though there was no one home, Walter didn’t feel lonely.
She had been studying for hours. _______________, she hoped to do well on the test.
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third
similarly
nevertheless
however
as a result
then
therefore
for instance
Which transition word shows location?
a. for example
b. below
c. then
Which transition word clarifies?
a. first
b. besides
c. in other words
The roof is leaking in the old house; furthermore, the brick is crumbling.
It takes a lot of concentration to play the violin. In the same way, the piano demands the full attention of the pianist.
Joe ate too fast. _______________, he had indigestion.
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third
similarly
nevertheless
however
as a result
then
therefore
for instance
Which transition word shows time?
a. between
b. in other words
c. later
I was concentrating on my homework. _______________, the soup boiled over.
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in contrast
consequently
until then
in fact
third
meanwhile
furthermore
first