Transition Words

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

• :similarly,

• besides

• ;therefore,

• ;however,

Jared ate and ate ____________ he never gained weight.

• ;nevertheless,

• ,furthermore,

• in spite of

• ;furthermore,

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

• However

• As a result

• In addition

• Meanwhile

Robert fell asleep in French class ___________ he missed the entire lesson.

• ;consequently,

• however

• ;in addition,

• ,in addition,

Kevin studies all the time ___________ Carl never studies.

• ;in contrast,

• ,therefore,

• ,as a result,

• ;as a result,

Jake would like to read many books ________ he doesn't have the time since he is working two jobs.

• ,consequently,

• ,therefore,

• , in spite of,

• ;however,

________ Cristo was extremely tired first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.

• As a result

• Although

• Furthermore

• Meanwhile

Melissa and Elizabeth had spent all their money at the book fair _______________ they decided to skip shopping at the mall.

• ;furthermore,

• ,furthermore,

• ;therefore,

• ,but

Daniel did a flip in the cafeteria lunch line____________ he spilled his tomato soup.

• ;finally,

• ,finally,

• ,but

• ;consequently,

Elliot, Daniel, and Elizabeth all wear eyeglasses; ___________, they need them for distance, not for reading.

• moreover

• whereas

• similarly

• in addition