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Directions: For practice, use the transitions at the right in the sentences at the left. In each group, use a
transition only once. Read each sentence carefully so that you can choose an appropriate transition.
Capitalize when necessary.
1. I would like to see you tomorrow, _______________ let’s have lunch together. Word Bank
for example
2. My sister loves to eat, _______________ I don’t care much about food. finally
3. When you begin an exercise program, you must be careful not to overdo it. but
so
My father, _______________, hurt his back by exercising too hard without to the left
warming up first. beyond
still
4. She had looked everywhere for a job; _______________, she was called for
an interview.
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5. She had been studying for hours. _______________, she hoped to do Word Bank
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well on the test. similarly
6. First, Mary went to the store. _______________, she went to visit her mother. nevertheless
however
7. I would like to read many books; _______________, I don’t seem to have as a result
enough time to read. then
therefore
8. John ate and ate; _______________, he never gained weight. for instance
9. Joe ate too fast. _______________, he had indigestion.
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10. He stayed up too late last night; _______________, he slept until noon.
11. I want you to buy milk, eggs, and fruit juice; _______________, Word Bank
I want you to be sure to get cereal and ice cream. in contrast
consequently
12. I was concentrating on my homework. _______________, until then
the soup boiled over. in fact
third
13. _______________, I will boil the water. Second, I will brew the tea, meanwhile
and _______________, I will serve it. furthermore
first
14. Joe, _______________, happens to be my best friend.
15. Jane studies all the time; _______________, Billy never studies.

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