Question

transition words
transition words are used to link sentences and ideas. if you use them correctly, your writing will be easier to understand and more mature. look for transitions when you are reading the newspaper, a magazine, or a book. notice how other writers have used these words then try to use them yourself in your own writing.
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, ____________ lets have lunch together.
2. my sister loves to eat, ____________ i dont care much about food.
3. 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.
4. she had looked everywhere for a job; ____________, she was called for an interview.
5. she had been studying for hours. ____________, she hoped to do well on the test.
6. first, mary went to the store. ____________, she went to visit her mother.
7. i would like to read many books; ____________, i dont seem to have enough time to read.
8. john ate and ate; ____________, he never gained weight.
9. joe ate too fast. ____________, he had indigestion.
10. he stayed up too late last night; ____________, he slept until noon.
11. i want you to buy milk, eggs, and fruit juice; ____________, i want you to be sure to get cereal and ice cream.
12. i was concentrating on my homework. ____________, the soup boiled over.
13. __________, i will boil the water. second, i will brew the tea, and __________, i will serve it.
14. joe, ____________, happens to be my best friend.
15. jane studies all the time; ____________, billy never studies.

word bank
for example
finally
but
so
to the left
beyond
still
word bank
third
similarly
nevertheless
however
as a result
then
therefore
for instance
word bank
in contrast
consequently
until then
in fact
third
meanwhile
furthermore
first

Explanation:

1. "so" is used to show a result or suggestion following the first - part.
2. "but" indicates a contrast between the sister's love for food and the speaker's lack of interest.
3. "for example" is used to give an instance related to the statement about exercise.
4. "finally" shows the end - result of her job - hunting efforts.
5. "therefore" shows a cause - and - effect relationship between studying and hope for the test.
6. "then" is used to show the next action in a sequence.
7. "however" indicates a contrast between the desire to read and lack of time.
8. "nevertheless" shows a contrast between eating a lot and not gaining weight.
9. "as a result" shows the consequence of eating too fast.
10. "consequently" shows the result of staying up late.
11. "furthermore" is used to add another item to the list.
12. "meanwhile" shows two actions happening at the same time.
13. "First" starts the sequence, and "third" continues it.
14. "in fact" is used to emphasize the truth about Joe.
15. "in contrast" shows the difference between Jane and Billy's study habits.

Answer:

1. so
2. but
3. for example
4. finally
5. therefore
6. then
7. however
8. nevertheless
9. as a result
10. consequently
11. furthermore
12. meanwhile
13. First; third
14. in fact
15. in contrast