Transition Phrases

We went to the beach; ​ (a)   ​, our friends went hiking in the mountains.

• similarly

• specifically

• meanwhile

The traffic was heavy; ​ (a)   , we arrived at the party late.

• instead

• in conclusion

• hence

Write your own sentence correctly using one of the transitional words or phrases.

(although, consequently, subsequently, meanwhile, finally, at last, especially, ultimately, etc.)

This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.

• Consequently

• Nonetheless

• In conclusion

• For instance

Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

• Therefore,

• Otherwise,

• However,

• In addition,

You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late

• Otherwise

• Consequently

• Furthermore

• Therefore

Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.

• Therefore

• Nonetheless

• Otherwise

• In other words

Emily wanted to sit next to Michael; ________, the teacher sat her next to someone else.

• As a result

• For example

• Instead

• In conclusion

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

• Consequently

• Otherwise

• Nonetheless

• Furthermore

We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.

• Furthermore

• However

• For example

• Similarly