Transition Words

Front

Choose the correct sentence that goes before the following sentence: Consequently, I was late to my first class. Options: I love surprise parties, I'm always on time, I missed the bus, I left an hour early.

Back

I missed the bus.

Front

Bowling is a sport in which the player with the highest score wins. _____, in golf, the lowest score wins.

Back

On the other hand

Front

Elizabeth had been studying for hours; ____________, she hoped to do well on the test.
Options: similarly, therefore, nevertheless, however

Back

therefore

Front

Jared is an avid wrestler. ____________ to playing the sport, he loves to watch matches on television.

Back

In addition

Front

Robert fell asleep in French class; ___________, he missed the entire lesson.

Back

consequently

Front

Kevin studies all the time; ___________, Carl never studies. Options: in contrast, similarly, in fact, as a result

Back

in contrast

Front

Transition word

Back

Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas

Front

An example of a cause and effect transition is

Back

therefore

Front

An example of a contrast in word: consequently, on the other hand, meanwhile

Back

on the other hand

Front

An example of a word that will add an example is: for instance, likewise, in conclusion

Back

for instance