Transitional Phrases

Many people fear barracudas; _______, few instances of attacks by barracudas have been reported.

• however

• moreover

• similarly

• as a result of

______ the difficulties you have caused, you are still invited to attend the concert with us.

• As a matter of fact

• First

• Despite

• For example

Blanche passed all their sections of the graduation exam; _____, they will be able to participate in the graduation ceremonies. (select all that apply)

• as a result

• therefore

• occasionally

• for example

I played soccer all afternoon; _____, I forgot to complete my homework assignments.

• as a result

• furthermore

• finally

• now

Mark failed Geometry B; _____, he will have to retake it during summer school. (select all that apply)

• however

• for example

• consequently

• therefore

The educational system is far different from my father's. __________, all the subjects are taught in Burmese, except for English.

• As a result

• For example

• Therefore

• However

________, some air pollution is created by the burning of gasoline in vehicles such as cars and trucks.

• Additionally

• As a result

• Therefore

• However

___________ the rainy, cold weather, we practiced

soccer after school.

• Because

• Due to

• As a result

• Despite

My mother bakes the best cakes; _____, she won first

place for her chocolate surprise.

• However

• In fact

• Additionally

• Therefore

Cats are inexpensive pets. __________, they don't cost their owners a lot of money. (select all that apply)

• Consequently

• For instance

• For example

• Apart from this