Linking words II

Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

• Therefore,

• Otherwise,

• However,

• In addition,

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• Otherwise

• Consequently

• Furthermore

• Therefore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• As a result

• For example

• Instead

• In conclusion

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

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

• Consequently

• Otherwise

• Nonetheless

• Furthermore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.

• Furthermore

• However

• For example

• Similarly

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

___________, it is also important that true friends be there for you.

Which transition word adds more proof to the statement?

• Secondly

• Finally

• On the other hand

• In addition

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What transition word shows an effect?

• Meanwhile,

• To conclude,

• Therefore,

• However,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What transition word further explains and clarifies a previous statement?

• In conclusion,

• In other words,

• On the other hand,

• Therefore,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

What transition word shows a contrast/difference?

• Meanwhile,

• In other words,

• Therefore,

• However,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Elizabeth had been studying for hours; ____________, she hoped to do well on the test.

• Similarly

• Meanwhile

• Therefore

• Nevertheless

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6