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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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