3.2 Signal Words

The queue to buy the concert ticket was so long. Unfortunately,         (after, eventually) a short while the tickets were sold out.

(a)  

I made plans to attend the wedding.                           , (Thus, However) I could not make it due to unforeseen circumstances.

(a)  

The organization sponsored the event                                (besides, as a result) giving away free meals to the less fortunate.

(a)  

                              , (First, Finally) proofread your essay to ascertain there are no obvious mistakes before handing it in.

(a)  

I met him in the library before our exam. A few months                              (then, later) I saw him at the canteen.

(a)  

                               (Before, Later) you come to the junction, you will see a playground on your right.

(a)  

Many children wanted to buy the balloons at the carnival.                                (After, Eventually) all the balloons were sold out.

(a)  

The flood ruined many houses in the area.                             , (Similarly, Next) a few schools were also ruined.

(a)  

No one thought he would win the first prize.                           , (Furthermore, Thus) everyone was shocked to hear the news.

(a)  

The landslide left many people homeless.                         , (However, Consequently) most of the residents of the housing area had to move to other places.

(a)