Transition Words

He had hoped to be the next American Idol. _____________ he was not a very good singer.

• Unfortunately,

• Furthermore,

• For instance,

• Additionally,

I have eighty-eight baseball cards in my collection.

____________ I also have seventy-three football cards.

• For example,

• In addition,

• In other words,

• Furthermore,

She didn’t enjoy running the confidence course. ________ she always did her best.

• For example,

• However,

• Instead,

• Even so,

His presidency was brought down by scandal. ______________ he was a pretty good bowler.

• On occasion,

• For example,

• On the bright side,

• Then,

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.

Brian woke up with a headache; he missed his school bus, forgot his lunch money and got a C on his math test. ________, he was having a rotten day.

• Second

• Meanwhile

• To sum it up

• Finally

A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _________, it is quiet and distraction free.

• However

• In addition

• All in all

• Although

I was just getting over the flu. _______, I went to school to take the FSA.

• Then

• Nevertheless

• First

• Immediately

My brother is my best friend. He is always willing to go the extra mile to help me. ______, the other day he helped me study until 1:00 AM.

• For example

• Additionally

• As a result

• Furthermore

My English class lasts 75 minutes. ________________ my science class only lasts 55 minutes.

• Otherwise,

• Nevertheless,

• Because of that,

• In contrast,