Reorder the following time-based transition words according to where they would appear in an essay or speech:

• furthermore,

• to start,

• finally,

Match the following transitions to the sentences where they would fit in the blank:

• although

• I will run to the store for marshmallows. ____, you can prepare the bonfire.

• consequently

• His passion for music is unmatched; ____, he spends hours practicing every day.

• meanwhile

• ____ the rain, the game continued without interruption.

• despite

• She never speaks to me. ____, I might as well be invisible to her.

• in other words

• ____ he is a great sailor, he still has much to learn before crossing the Atlantic.

Organize these transition words into the right categories:

Groups:

(a) Time

,

(b) Compare / Add Information

,

(c) Cause and Effect

,

(d) Summary / Conclusion

• in conclusion

• also

• meanwhile

• thus

• wrapping up

• therefore

• similarly

• in sum

• in short

• consequently

• soon after

• later

• in the same way

• as a result

• furthermore

• eventually

​ First, we learned about the life cycle of a butterfly. ​ (a)   , we observed caterpillars transforming into chrysalises. ​ (b)   , after a few weeks of anticipation, colorful butterflies emerged. ​ (c)   , some of them faced challenges due to habitat loss. ​ (d)   , we discussed ways to protect these delicate creatures. In contrast, not all butterflies survived in their natural habitats. ​ (e)   , understanding the butterfly life cycle teaches us valuable lessons about nature and conservation."

• Additionally
• Consequently
• However
• Nevertheless
• Furthermore

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

• However

• As a result

• In addition

• Meanwhile

Kevin studies all the time; ___________, Carl never studies.

• in contrast

• similarly

• in fact

• as a result

Nathan loves playing video games with his friends;____________, his parents wish that he would spend more reading and doing homework.

• as a result

• therefore

• however

• similarly

There was a malfunction in the smoke machines and lights, the curtains would not open and close properly, and one of the actors was sick with no stand-in. ______________, the play was a disaster.

• Similarly

• For instance

• In conclusion

• Meanwhile

I have eighty-eight baseball cards in my collection.

____________ I also have seventy-three football cards.

• For example,

• In addition,

• In other words,

• Furthermore,

He had hoped to be the next American Idol. _____________ he was not a very good singer.

• Unfortunately,

• Furthermore,

• For instance,

• Additionally,