Transitional Words and Phrases

Many people fear barracudas; _______, few instances of attacks by barracudas have been reported.

• however

• moreover

• similarly

• as a result of

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

______ the difficulties you have caused, you are still invited to attend the concert with us.

• As a matter of fact

• First

• Despite

• For example

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The educational system is far different from my father's. __________, all the subjects are taught in Burmese, except for English.

• As a result

• For example

• Therefore

• However

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2C

CCSS.W.8.4

___________ the rainy, cold weather, we practiced

soccer after school.

• Because

• Due to

• As a result

• Despite

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Peter won the scholarship to his dream school. _________, he was able to attend for free.

• Meanwhile
• Nonetheless
• Second
• Consequently

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

______ his intense stage fright, Brian's act in the talent show was by far the most popular.

• Beyond
• Indeed
• Despite
• For instance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

I really hate the taste of lima beans, broccoli, and tomatoes; __________, I eat them because they are so nutritious. 

• consequently 
• moreover 
• nevertheless
• so

Tags

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.1.1G

Medical studies have proven that sun damage can lead to melanoma; ________, you should always wear protective sunscreen. 

• however
• for example
• therefore
• finally 

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2C

The paint spilled all over the floor; _________, the custodian had a big mess to clean up.

• moreover 
• as a result
• however 
• for example 

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.W.8.2C

There are a lot of reasons not to skip school; _________, you will get in a lot of trouble and get zeroes for classwork. 

• although 
• so
• finally 
• for example 

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.RI.8.4