CW: Transitional Words & Phrases 1

Amarre listens before reacting, ______ he shows strong emotional maturity.

• for example

• as a result

• however

Lexi is confident and calm in tough situations. ______, she helps others stay focused and grounded.

• Similarly

• Meanwhile

• In contrast

James forgot to prepare for the meeting. ______, he took responsibility instead of blaming others.

• Nevertheless

• Because

• For example

Teddy always speaks with respect. ______, he listens carefully to his classmates’ ideas.

• On the other hand

• In addition

• That is to say

Jayden avoids gossip and focuses on her goals. ______, she shows strong leadership.

• As a result

• For instance

• But

Ti'Nyah is a strong leader. ______, she often helps organize group projects and checks in with teammates.

• For example

• Therefore

• On the other hand

Kim gave Riah honest feedback. ______, Riah thanked her and used it to improve.

• In short

• Then

• Instead

Jayden is always late to class. ______, Amarre shows up early and is ready to lead group discussions.

• Likewise

• In the same way

• In contrast

Riah leads by example. She’s respectful, dependable, and focused. ______, she’s exactly the kind of person others want to follow.

• In conclusion

• However

• Next

Teddy speaks up when needed. ______, he stays quiet and observes when it’s better to listen.

• Finally

• Similarly

• On the other hand