Transition Words

Front

Combine: Do you want pizza? Should I make spaghetti?

Back

or

Front

Combine: My brother is afraid of the dark. He sleeps with a nightlight.

Back

My brother is afraid of the dark; therefore, he sleeps with a nightlight.

Front

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

Back

however

Front

Take a taxi. ___, you'll be late.

Back

Otherwise

Front

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

Back

Moreover

Front

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

Back

Nonetheless

Front

Phil was not thirsty; ___, he drank five glasses of water.

Back

however

Front

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

Back

Therefore

Front

That house isn't big enough for us, and ___, it's too expensive.

Back

furthermore

Front

She's extremely rich; ___, she's not snobbish.

Back

however