Conjunctions and Transitions

Call home, _________________ your parents will start to worry.

• unless

• but

• otherwise

• in addition

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I spent most of my money in the first week and _________________ had very little to eat by the end of the holiday.

• because of

• consequently

• as

• for example

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

...................... he's been really ill lately, he insists on going into work.

• moreover

• nevertheless

• in fact

• furthermore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Janice went to the store to pick up some last minute items for the party; _____, we need to clean the house before the guests arrive.

• however
• as a result
• in the meantime
• consequently 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Medical studies have proven that sun damage can lead to melanoma; ________, you should always wear protective sunscreen. 

• however
• for example
• therefore
• finally 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Over 100 people tried out for America's Got Talent; _______, many of the contestants had very weird talents. 

• in fact
• nevertheless 
• in the meantime
• although 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The paint spilled all over the floor; _________, the custodian had a big mess to clean up.

• moreover 
• as a result
• however 
• for example 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Steve fell off of his bicycle while performing dangerous tricks; ________, he broke his arm.

• consequently
• finally 
• nevertheless
• for example 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

There are a lot of reasons not to skip school; _________, you will get in a lot of trouble and get zeroes for classwork. 

• although 
• so
• finally 
• for example 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

She was mistreated by her friends; _________, she was kind to them anyway. 

• nevertheless 
• so
• finally 
• for example 

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E