Transition Words

Front

I was getting over the flu. _____, I went to school for the SAT.

Back

Nonetheless

Front

Transition word indicating simultaneous events.

Back

Meanwhile

Front

At 1 p.m. Allen was eating lunch. _____, Joseph was just waking up after sleeping in.

Back

Simultaneously

Front

Marlee is an animal lover. ____, he adores penguins and pandas.

Back

Specifically

Front

Transition word for two simultaneous events.

Back

Simultaneously

Front

Kingstin won a scholarship to his dream school. _____, he attended for free.

Back

Consequently.

Front

Ms. S gave an exam second period. _____ she graded it during third period.

Back

Then

Front

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _____, pizza would be great, too.

Back

On the other hand

Front

Transition word indicating a statement could have affected something, but didn't.

Back

Despite

Front

_____ his intense stage fright, Greyson's act in the talent show was the most popular.

Back

Despite