Transition Words

Directions: For practice, use the transitions at the right in the sentences at the left. In each group, use a transition only once. Read each sentence carefully so that you can choose an appropriate transition. Capitalize when necessary. 1. I would like to see you tomorrow, ____________ let's have lunch together.

• for example

• however

• therefore

• meanwhile

My sister loves to eat, ____________ I don’t care much about food.

• finally

• however

• therefore

• meanwhile

When you begin an exercise program, you must be careful not to overdo it. My father, ____________, hurt his back by exercising too hard without warming up first.

• therefore

• however

• on one hand

• unless

4. She had looked everywhere for a job; ____________, she was called for an interview.

• for example

• finally

• so

• similarly

5. She had been studying for hours. ____________, she hoped to do well on the test.

• similarly

• however

• therefore

• meanwhile

6. First, Mary went to the store. ____________, she went to visit her mother.

• however

• then

• meanwhile

• therefore

I would like to read many books; ____________, I don’t seem to have enough time to read.

• as a result

• however

• therefore

• consequently

8. John ate and ate; ____________, he never gained weight.

• for instance

• however

• therefore

• consequently

9. Joe ate too fast. ____________, he had indigestion.

• therefore

• however

• nevertheless

He stayed up too late last night; ____________, he slept until noon.

• meanwhile

• so

• however

• nevertheless