ESLEO Transitional Words & Phrases

Ryan went to school in the morning, _______ he went home in the afternoon.

• but

• even though

• so

• then

____________ Sarah felt good this morning, she went home sick at lunch.

• However

• Even though

• Therefore

• As a result

My English teacher was sick on Friday ___________ we had a supply teacher.

• so

• finally

• furthermore

• for instance

There are many things you can do to help save the planet. ________, you can turn off the lights when you leave the room and put your groceries in reusable bags instead of plastic bags.

• However

• Therefore

• For instance

• Although

Even though Mya and Kira are twins, they are very different. For example, Mya loves playing sports outside ________ Kira enjoys reading indoors.

• because

• next

• whereas

• thus

Transitional words and phrases help writers join ideas within their argument. _________, they should only be used to join ideas that logically pair well together.

• After

• However

• Such as

• As a result

It snowed overnight. ____________, we awoke to a winter wonderland.

• Consequently

• But

• Similarly

• Because

Aryan loves history. ________ he spent his summer vacation reading about ancient Egypt.

• Such as

• In contrast

• As a result

• Even though

_________ Aryan loves history, he spent his vacation reading about ancient Egypt.

• Because

• Even though

• Before

• Moreover

There are many ways students can improve their grades. _________, they can study for tests, take notes in class and ask their teachers for help after school.

• However

• Therefore

• Furthermore

• For example