Compound Sentences with Transition Words

We wanted to spend the day at the beach; ______________, it rained all day.

• moreover

• as a result

• however

• furthermore

Jared is a millionaire; _________________, his brother Jeremy is always broke.

• on the other hand

• likewise

• indeed

• otherwise

You need to put more effort into completing your work; _________________,
you won't get a passing grade.

• otherwise

• in conclusion

• furthermore

• unless

Kathy is often absent; ___________________, she hasn't been to school in two weeks.

• however

• likewise

• on the other hand

• in fact

My best friend is so thoughtful; __________________, she cooks dinner for me every weekend.

• to conclude

• for example

• finally

• otherwise

I was active yesterday! I lifted weights at the gym; ________________, I ran five miles.

• as a result

• however

• in addition

• consequently

I overslept this morning; ___________________, I was late to school.

• similarly

• in contrast

• for example

• consequently