Transition words

Polls show that Tony Blair is the most popular Prime Minister during this century. _____________ , there are even members of his own party who are uneasy with his approach.

• In particular

• However

• For instance

• To sum up

There are some slight variations in temperature. ________________ , 26 to 27ºC should be expected.

• Furthermore

• Otherwise

• However

• Consequently

________Paul brings the money for our lunch, we'll go right down to the cafeteria.

• Now that

• Until

• As soon as

• Since

The first time I went swimming in deep water, I sank to the bottom like a rock. ______ I've learned to stay afloat, I feel better about the water, but I still can't swim well.

• The first time

• Now that

• When

• However

It's obvious that neither the workers _______ to fight the new rules.

• nor the manager intend

• intend nor the manager intends

• nor the manager intends

• intend nor the manager

______ I heard the telephone ring, I didn't answer it.

• Even though

• So

• Only if

• Because

"Why aren't you ready to go?"

"I am ready."

"How can that be? It's freezing outside, ____ you're wearing shorts and a T-shirt!"

• or

• so

• because

• yet

Susan loves musicals ______ her husband finds them boring.

• moreover

• because of

• since

• whereas

Tom didn't attend the meeting _______ his illness.

• because

• because of

• while

• in spite

We are going to book tickets ______ miss the concert.

• in order

• because

• so that

• in order not to