Using Transitional Words

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 

We studied a lot for the grammar quiz; _______, we failed it anyway.

• however

• finally 

• in fact 

• so 

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

• nevertheless 

• so

• finally 

• for example 

The family eats together; _________, they don't have a lot of interesting conversation during dinner.

• however 

• consequently 

• moreover 

• in fact 

His skin burns very easily.___________, he has decided to stay under an umbrella and wear lots of sunscreen.

• Therefore

• However

Hector decided not to use a map; __________, he got lost and never found his way out of the forest.

• for example

• as a result

There were too many accidents on this road when the speed limit was 55 miles per hour; _________, the city decided to lower it to 45 miles per hour.

• for this reason

• in contrast

I have been to many countries; _______________, I have been to Chile, Russia, Mexico, and South Africa.

• although

• actually

I love fruit. _______________, I like bananas, pineapple, and strawberries the most.

• Also

• For example

Jonathan did well on his exam. ____________________________, his study partners also got excellent scores.

• Likewise

• For instance