Transition Phrases

I was just getting over the flu. _____, I went to school.

• then

• first

• however

• immediately

Jesse is an animal lover. ______ he adores penguins and pandas.

• specifically

• equally

• despite

• similarly

At 1 p.m Charlie was eat lunch. ______, James was just waking up after sleeping in.

• then

• so

• despite

• meanwhile

Mr. Lopez gave an exam second period. _______ he graded it during third period.

• then

• finally

• truly

• meanwhile

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

• second

• consequently

• however

• meanwhile

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _______, pizza would be great, too.

• on the other hand

• so

• moreover

• in sum

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

• for instance

• despite

• beyond

• indeed

______ dancing, Teddy had many other skills as well, like computer programming.

• first

• of course

• beyond

• finally

________ , Jean painted her room. Then, she bought a new dresser.

• first

• so

• specifically

• truly