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Jaden is an excellent long distance runner. ________, his cousin Anthony is better with short distances.

• Therefore

• Otherwise

• However

• In addition

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You'd better take the bus. ___, you'll get to the game late.

• Otherwise

• Consequently

• Furthermore

• Therefore

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Jackie didn't have a sweet tooth. ___, she baked a decadent lemon cake.

• Therefore

• Nevertheless

• Otherwise

• In other words

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Tomas and Mike had planned to play Fortnite after school. ________, the brothers helped their abuela prepare a delicious dinner.

• As a result

• For example

• Instead

• In conclusion

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.

• Consequently

• Nonetheless

• In conclusion

• For instance

This transition word introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just mentioned.

• Despite

• However

• Such as

• Simultaneously

This transition word means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.

• Despite

• However

• Similarly

• Consequently

Fill in the blank with a fitting transition.

Overripe bananas might look bruised. _______, they taste extra sweet and are perfect for baking.

Fill in the blank with a fitting transition.

Mr. West left the loaf of zucchini bread on the counter overnight. ________, the loaf was dry and stale by morning.

I could really go for some Chinese food for dinner. _____, pizza would be great, too.

• On the other hand

• Moreover

• So

• In sum