EP Transitions Practice 3

Makhi was excited to go outside, ___ it was too cold to stay out for long.

• but

• because

• so

Heaven respects her classmates' personal space. ___, she asks before hugging someone.

• For example

• Therefore

• However

Mori wanted to join the basketball team, ___ she had to practice dribbling every day.

• but

• so

• also

TayShawn forgot his notebook at home. ___, he borrowed paper from a friend.

• As a result

• Then

• However

Antonio finds it hard to stay focused in class, ___ he knows how important school is for his future.

• but

• because

• therefore

Heaven tries to be patient when things don’t go her way. ___, she takes deep breaths to calm down.

• For example

• However

• Meanwhile

Mori was upset when her friends didn’t invite her to the party, ___ she talked to them to explain how she felt.

• so

• because

• and

Makhi didn’t want to clean his room. ___, he knew it had to be done.

• However

• Therefore

• Also

TayShawn loves basketball. ___, he watches games every weekend to learn from his favorite players.

• Then

• For example

• So

Antonio stayed up late playing video games. ___, he felt tired during class the next morning.

• Because

• As a result

• And