Transition Words

Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

• Therefore,

• Otherwise,

• However,

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

• Otherwise

• Consequently

• Therefore

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

• as a result

• for example

• instead

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

• furthermore

• however

• for example

There are so many social media apps that teenagers can use. ________, my 13 year old niece is constantly on Snapchat and Instagram.

• For example

• However

• Meanwhile

The boys wanted pizza, _________ they looked up the number for Marcos Pizzeria.

• so

• in addition

• however

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

• similarly

• meanwhile

• therefore

Jared is a dedicated wrestler. ____________ to playing the sport, he loves to watch matches on television.

• In addition

• However

• Meanwhile

Kevin studies all the time; ___________, Carl never studies.

• in fact

• in contrast

• similarly

Dad didn't have time to go to the store; ____________ there was no bread for sandwiches.

• consequently

• actually

• nevertheless