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The United States doesn't usually have very good soccer teams ​ (a)   the U.S. won the World Cup this year.

• but
• also
• so
• following
• such as

The Sacramento Kings are a very good basketball team this year. ​ (a)   ​​ ticket prices to see the games have gone up.​ ​

• So
• First
• For instance
• In addition
• However

LeBron James is a great basketball player. ​ ​ (a)   he plays baseball quite well.

• Additionally
• In contrast
• After
• As a result
• For instance

Maria is an excellent volleyball player ​​ (a)   she just won an award for being the most valuable player on her team.

• In fact
• Furthermore
• Consequently
• Yet
• Next

The paragraph below its sentences out of order. Read the topic sentence first and then order the rest of the sentences in the paragraph.

Here is your topic sentence: This snack is called “Ants on a Log.”

• First, clean two stalks of celery.

• Finally, sprinkle some raisins on top.

• Next, cut the celery into pieces about 3 inches long.

• It is easy to make a healthy snack.

• Then use a knife and spread peanut butter in the middle of the celery.

The paragraph below its sentences out of order. Read the topic sentence first and then order the rest of the sentences in the paragraph.

Here is your topic sentence: Have you ever brushed your teeth with ground-up chalk or lemon juice?

• Before toothpaste was invented these are a few of the things people used to brush their teeth.

• Ever since, toothpaste has been easier to use.

• Finally, someone invented a plastic tube.

• At first, the toothpaste came in a metal tube. It was hard to squeeze.

• However, about 100 years ago, someone invented minty toothpaste.

The paragraph below its sentences out of order. Read the topic sentence first and then order the rest of the sentences in the paragraph.

Here is your topic sentence: All of a sudden, your tummy starts growling!

• While at school, you do math, go to P.E., and read a book.

• Then you go to school.

• Although you ate breakfast, you want to eat again.

• First, you gobble down a bowl of cereal for breakfast.

• Finally, your teacher says it is lunch time!

The paragraph below its sentences out of order. Read the topic sentence first and then order the rest of the sentences in the paragraph.

Here is your topic sentence: Many people say breakfast is the most important meal.

• Therefore, it needs food for energy.

• When you wake up in the morning your body has gone 8-10 hours without food.

• Then you might do poorly at school.

• In fact, without food, your brain and body will have a hard time getting started.

• So, make a point to eat a healthy breakfast.

10. The Olympics has no tolerance for athletes that use drugs. ​ ​ (a)   they test all athletes that participate in the games.

• Consequently
• Furthermore