Transition Words

Front

Can't help with homework due to poor geometry skills. _____________, I know someone who can.

Back

However

Front

Rebecca's good grades, __________ did not get accepted to Stanford.

Back

In spite of

Front

My sister is kind and generous. ___________, she helps with homework and drives me to practice.

Back

For example

Front

Punctuation following a transitional word or phrase?

Back

Comma

Front

Water main broke downtown, businesses lost water for hours.

Back

cause and effect

Front

Rising college tuition concerns, but grants and loans exist.

Back

contrast

Front

Ways to make boring tasks pleasant include listening to music while working.

Back

illustration/example

Front

Residents complain about potholes and trash pickup, yet resist higher taxes for improvements.

Back

contrast

Front

__________ the invention of television, people spent more leisure time reading.

Back

Before

Front

Transition word indicating location?

Back

below