transitional words/Cause and Effect

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Words signaling addition

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and, also, furthermore, too

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Water main break caused businesses to lose water for hours.

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Cause and effect

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Larry will likely be a late bloomer socially, just like his older brother. Just like indicates:

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comparison

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Lazy clerk forced cola into bag, tearing it. "You'll have to carry it from the bottom."

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time

Front

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

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illustration/example

Front

Residents complain about potholes and trash pick-up, yet resist higher taxes for improvements. What does 'yet' indicate?

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contrast

Front

At first, I washed my hair. Next, I added conditioner. Lastly, I rinsed with warm water.

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to signal order or sequence

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Although he was late, he stopped to buy a sandwich. What does 'Although' indicate?

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alternative

Front

I went to the mall after he gave me my paycheck. After shows:

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time

Front

Before you go home, jot down your assignments. What does 'Before' indicate?

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sequence