Transitional Words and Phrases

1. We have a mouse in the house. Unfortunately / Therefore, we should get a cat.

• Unfortunately

• Therefore

Michael is very athletic and plays on the school basketball team. However/In addition, his brother just stays at home and plays video games all day.

• However

• In addition

The US government has been spending its money recklessly for too long. Furthermore/As a result, the plans that Congress proposes are destined to put the nation at great economic risk in the future.

• Furthermore

• As a result

Eating well will help you live a healthier life. Moreover/As a result, exercising every day is also highly recommended.

• Moreover

• As a result

Without getting a college degree, it may be difficult to get a job. Moreover/However, some will say, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.”

• Moreover

• However

The economy looks like it is improving. Therefore/However, with unemployment still very high, we are far from passing through the recession.

• Therefore

• However

Which of the following is transition phrase?

• Although

• First of all

In the book "Bear Creek Bridge", the main character, Pete Johnson, believes he is escaping in real life, however, he is only imagining it.

The transition however is used in this sentence to :

• Compare

• Contrast

• Show Location

• Emphasize a Point

• Summarize

1. A water main downtown broke this morning, so several businesses had no water for hours.

• a. addition

• b. time

• c. comparison

• d. cause and effect

3. Larry was a fantastic math student, just like his older brothers.

• a. time

• b. contrast

• c. comparison

• d. cause and effect