Transition Signals 1

I lost my keys. _________, I later found them under the table.

• In fact

• For example

• However

John forgot to study for the test. ___________, he got a very low grade.

• As a result

• Meanwhile

• Furthermore

The sun is very large. _____________, more than one million earths could fit inside it

• Nevertheless

• In fact

• Meanwhile

I didn’t have time to eat breakfast; _______________, I’m really hungry now.

• as a result

• additionally

• to illustrate

He waited ten minutes for the bus. _________, he got on it and went to school.

• In summary

• In point of fact

• Then

Space travel isn’t easy. ___________, only 12 people have walked on the moon

• Likewise

• Indeed

• Next

Smoking is unhealthy. __________, it’s an expensive habit

• In other words

• Moreover

• On the other hand

First, I went shopping. ________________, I went home and cooked dinner.

• Afterwards

• That is to say

• To be sure

The storm was severe. __________, many homes were destroyed.

• In contrast

• Next

• Indeed

Our teacher was sick. _________, she was absent yesterday.

• Even though

• Likewise

• As a result