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His skin burns very easily.___________, he has decided to stay under an umbrella and wear lots of sunscreen.

• Therefore

• However

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1C

Hector decided not to use a map; __________, he got lost and never found his way out of the forest.

• for example

• as a result

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.W.5.1C

CCSS.W.5.3C

There were too many accidents on this road when the speed limit was 55 miles per hour; _________, the city decided to lower it to 45 miles per hour.

• for this reason

• in contrast

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.W.5.3C

There are several ways to buy cell phones. _____________, you can buy them from a phone company or an electronic store.

• Also

• For instance

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.W.5.2C

The professor discussed the sleeping habits of elephants. _____________, she did not explain the topic in detail.

• However

• Likewise

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.W.5.3C

1. My friend speaks Korean and English.___________ she is learning Chinese.

• In summary

• In addition

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.W.5.2C

CCSS.W.5.3C

1. I have been to many countries; _______________, I have been to Chile, Russia, Mexico, and South Africa.

• although

• actually

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6

1. I love fruit. _______________, I like bananas, pineapple, and strawberries the most.

• Also

• For example

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CCSS.W.5.1C

CCSS.W.5.3C

1. Women usually enjoy shopping. _______________, men often dislike shopping.

• In the same way

• In contrast

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CCSS.L.5.6

1. Jonathan did well on his exam. ____________________________, his study partners also got excellent scores.

• Likewise

• For instance

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CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.6