TRANSITION signals

Walking can make people become more aware of their surroundings, _____ the cleanliness of the environment, and the friendliness of the neighborhood.

• consequently

• despite

• unfortunately

• such as

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Residents complain bitterly about the trash thrown anywhere, _____ these same people are the ones doing it.

• although

• and

• moreover

• yet

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Some city folks choose to live on a farmland;_____, they have to adjust to its slow pace, quietness, and the absence of cable and Internet connectivity.

• A. because

• B. consequently

• C. despite

• D. such as

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Teleconferencing is widely used nowadays to establish communication among those who are in the work from home modality; _____, this allows the participants to hear or see each other in a meeting.

• A. after

• B. although

• C. during

• D. moreover

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_____ most people are concerned about COVID-19, they hope for a vaccine.

• A. Because

• B. Still

• C. As a result

• D. Even though

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

A lot of people ignored the reminder of the government to stay at home to avoid exposure to the disease. _____, the number of cases increased.

• A. In fact

• B. Such as

• C. As a result

• D. In addition

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The plan of a city-wide lockdown gained many reactions from the people; _____, positive and negative opinions were expressed.

• A. despite

• B. however

• C. that is

• D. in addition

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_____ the home quarantine period, military and police forces are visible to monitor strict compliance of the policies.

• A. Because

• B. Consequently

• C. During

• D. As a result

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

There are many things one can do at home to be productive. _____, one can listen to music while doing household chores, do gardening, read books, watch TV shows, and the like.

• A. Because

• B. In fact

• C. In addition

• D. For example

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Grocery stores and wet markets require a quarantine pass to control the number of shoppers. _____, wearing of a face mask is enforced.

• A. Because

• B. In fact

• C. In addition

• D. For example

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E