Transition Signals

Tom didn't understand the homework assignment. ............., he asked the teacher for help.

• However

• Therefore

• Otherwise

It is sunny; ...................., it is very cold.

• otherwise

• thus

• however

Henry studied very hard; ..............., he passed the test with high marks.

• as a result

• however

• otherwise

The doctors thought that he was seriously ill. ........................, they decided to operate on the patient.

• So

• Therefore

• However

Jack flew to London to visit his uncle; ...................., he wanted to visit the National Museum.

• otherwise

• moreover

• furthermore

We needed some food for the next week. ........................, we went to the supermarket.

• Nevertheless

• Furthermore

• Thus

Alan invested a lot of money in the business. .................... , the business was not successful at all.

• Also

• However

• Otherwise

Mary wants to get qualifications for a new profession; ......................., she thinks she should go to school.

• therefore

• otherwise

• nonetheless

Mary had a heavy schedule, ................ she decided to learn Spanish at weekends.

• but

• however

• nevertheless

We should leave after the rush hour; ......................., we will get stuck in traffic for hours.

• moreover

• otherwise

• as a result