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

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

Back

On the other hand

Front

Transition word meaning similar to the previous statement.

Back

Similarly

Front

Transition word indicating an example:

Back

For instance

Front

Mallory painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser. _____

Back

First

Front

Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.

Back

however

Front

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

Back

Therefore

Front

Buy tickets; ___, we can't see the play.

Back

otherwise

Front

That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive.

Back

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