Transition Words

Front

Transition phrase?

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First of all

Front

In "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge", Peyton Farquar believes he is escaping, but he is only imagining it. The word 'however' indicates:

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Contrast.

Front

Transportation of supplies was crucial during the Civil War; _________, the Owl Creek Bridge was a key transport route in the story set in that era.

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in the same way

Front

In "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" Peyton's wife shows the enemy soldier generosity by getting him a glass of water, _____________ , the enemy soldiers show Peyton no generosity by hanging him.

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Conversely

Front

No homework tonight; ____________, no homework all week.

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in fact

Front

Combine: Do you want pizza? Should I make spaghetti?

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or

Front

The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip.

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Therefore.

Front

Combine: My brother is afraid of the dark. He sleeps with a nightlight.

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My brother is afraid of the dark; therefore, he sleeps with a nightlight.

Front

Punctuated correctly: Calpurnia takes the children to her church; unfortunately, not everyone in her parish is happy about their visit.

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Calpurnia takes the children to her church; unfortunately, not everyone in her parish is happy about their visit.