Transitions

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

• Therefore

• Nonetheless

• Otherwise

The weather was terrible. ___, we decided to delay our trip.

• Furthermore

• Besides

• Therefore

You must buy the tickets; ___, we won't be able to see that play.

• otherwise

• although

• besides

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

• however

• therefore

• furthermore

He didn't earn enough money. ___, his wife decided to get a job.

• Moreover

• Therefore

• Although

We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.

• nevertheless

• unless

• thus

It was a windy and rainy night. ___, I decided to go out.

• Nevertheless

• Otherwise

• Hence

During the war of 1812, the Royal Navy had more ships than the U.S. Navy; ___, they were able to maintain a tight blockade on American waters and transport British Army troops to American shores.

• nonetheless

• otherwise

• in contrast

• therefore

Mother didn't have time to go to the store; _____________, there was no milk in the refrigerator.

• nevertheless

• although

• consequently

• however

There is no homework tonight; ____________, there has been no homework all week.

• in fact

• as a result

• therefore

• consequently