Complex Sentences, Linking Use of Colon and Transition Words

Front

I got an excellent mark in the test ____ I studied hard for it.

Back

because

Front

Plenty of resources will be wasted _____ people are not conscious of their usage.

Back

if

Front

Where to place the colon in: "The director told his employees 'Everyone will receive a hefty bonus.'"

Back

after employees

Front

Where to place the colon in: Can you buy me these ingredients onion, garlic, chicken, and sesame oil?

Back

after ingredients

Front

Use of colon in: The pet I really wanted to have: a Husky.

Back

give emphasis

Front

Use of colon in: 'The government employees rallied for three reasons: better salary pay, better insurance coverage, and additional paid leaves.'

Back

introduce a list

Front

Transition word for "addition":

Back

also

Front

Transition word for: '_____, he came after waiting for him for two long hours.'

Back

Finally

Front

The boys in the club wore green shirts; ____, the girls wore red ones.

Back

similarly

Front

Transition word for sequence?

Back

first