Transitions

Karen is rich; ___, her cousin Kate is poor.

• therefore

• however

• otherwise

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

• Consequently

• Furthermore

• Otherwise

I enjoy reading this new magazine. ___, it has good articles.

• Moreover

• Nonetheless

• However

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

• Otherwise

• Hence

• Nonetheless

Which is the proper way to include the transition word, because?

• Because I didn't read my books; I received a lower grade in Mr. Eagan's class.

• Because I didn't read my books I received a lower grade in Mr. Eagan's class.

• Because I didn't read my books, I received a lower grade in Mr. Eagan's class.

• Because i didn't read my books, I received, a lower grade in Mr. Eagan's class.

Often, you will have a choice of which transition to use. Be sure to pick one that properly connects the two ideas. Which of these transitions logically connects these two ideas? ( choose all that apply.) Swimming is good exercise and causes fewer injuries to your joints. Learning to swim can prevent drowning.

• most importantly

• in addition

• furthermore

• however

_____________ many educators and parents have praised the Harry Potter series, some have called for a ban on the books in their schools and libraries.

• Indeed

• However

• Although

• In addition

Which transition could you use to combine the ideas in the third and fourth sentences?

• as a result

• yet

• since

• first

Which of these transitions logically connects these two ideas? ( choose all that apply.)

• most importantly

• in addition

• furthermore

• however

Las Vegas is usually warm and dry.

____________ Seattle is often cool and rainy.

• In contrast,

• Therefore,

• In spite of,

• For example,