Transition Words

Front

Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

Back

However,

Front

You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late

Back

Otherwise

Front

Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap. Options: Therefore, Nonetheless, Otherwise, In other words

Back

Nonetheless

Front

Emily wanted to sit next to Michael; ________, the teacher sat her next to someone else.

Back

Instead

Front

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

Back

Consequently

Front

We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other. Options: Furthermore, However, For example, Similarly

Back

However

Front

This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.

Back

For instance

Front

This transition word introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just mentioned.

Back

Such as

Front

This transition word means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.

Back

Similarly

Front

Which transition word adds more proof to the statement: "___________, it is also important that true friends be there for you." Options: Secondly, Finally, On the other hand, In addition.

Back

In addition