Transition words

I brush my teeth a lot;_________, most days, I brush them at least 4-5 times.

• first

• at the same time

• presently

• in fact

Learning a foreign language is useful; ____________, I have registered for a Japanese course this semester.

• hence

• although

• otherwise

• because

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

• Despite

• However

• Similarly

• Consequently

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

• In fact

• In contrast

• Similarly

• As a result

Fill in the blank: I like to play soccer, ________ I also enjoy swimming.

• and

• however

• meanwhile

• but

Bowling is a sport in which the player with the highest score wins. _____, in golf, the lowest score wins.

• Indeed

• Finally

• Furthermore

• On the other hand

Manuel and his team didn't finish the project; _____________ they did work hard.

• furthermore

• so

• however

• instead

Gigi almost always brought cookies for snack at school. _____________ , today she just wasn't in the mood.

• Therefore

• In addition to

• However

• Nevertheless

The students didn't read the chapter. ___, they failed the quiz.

• Therefore

• Nonetheless

• Otherwise

An example of a word that will add an example is

• for instance

• likewise

• in conclusion