TRANSITION WORDS
Directions: For practice, use the transitions listed in the sentences below. In each group, use a transition only once. Read each sentence carefully so that you can choose an appropriate transition. Capitalize when necessary.
for example, finally, but, so, still, beyond, to the left, inside

1. I would like to see you tomorrow, _______ let’s have lunch together.
2. My sister loves to eat, ________ I don’t care much about food.
3. When you begin an exercise program, you must be careful not to overdo it.
4. My father, ________, hurt his back by exercising too hard without warming up first.
5. She had looked everywhere for a job; _____, she was called for an interview.

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   similarly, third, nevertheless, however, as a result, then, for instance, therefore
   
6. She had been studying for hours. _______________, she hoped to do well on the test.
   
7. First, Mary went to the store. _______________, she went to visit her mother.
   
8. I would like to read many books; _______________, I don’t seem to have enough time to read.
   
9. John ate and ate; _______________, he never gained weight.
   
10. Joe ate too fast. _______________, he had indigestion.
    

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    meanwhile, furthermore, first, third, in fact, until then, consequently, in contrast
    
11. He stayed up too late last night; _______________, he slept until noon.
    
12. I want you to buy milk, eggs, and fruit juice; _______, I want you to be sure to get cereal and ice cream.
    
13. I was concentrating on my homework. ________,  the soup boiled over.
14.  ______, I will boil the water. Second, I will brew the tea, and______, I will serve it. 
15. Joe, _____, happens to be my best friend.
16. Jane studies all the time; ______, Billy never studies.

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Directions: Create on original sentence or pair of sentences using the transition indicated.
1. for example


2. furthermore


3. nevertheless


4. meanwhile


5. however


6. as a result


7. without a doubt


8. consequently