Transition Word

Cristo was extremely tired first period, he still managed to complete the assignment for the class.

• As a result

• Although

• Furthermore

• Meanwhile

Melissa and Elizabeth had spent all their money at the book fair;_______________, they decided to skip shopping at the mall.

• in addition

• furthermore

• therefore

• however

Daniel did a flip in the cafeteria lunch line;____________, he spilled his tomato soup.

• eventually

• finally

• in contrast

• consequently

Nathan loves playing video games with his friends;____________, his parents wish that he would spend more reading and doing homework.

• as a result

• therefore

• however

• similarly

During the mathematics quiz, Zavier broke the tip of his pencil; _________, he found another pencil in his backpack.

• however

• in fact

• similarly

• nevertheless

There was a malfunction in the smoke machines and lights, the curtains would not open and close properly, and one of the actors was sick with no stand-in. ______________, the play was a disaster.

• Similarly

• For instance

• In conclusion

• Meanwhile

____________ the school choir performance, Monica, Elizabeth, and Melissa sang the holiday songs in Spanish.

• During

• Because of

• Finally

• Instead of

Last year Edwin aced all his spelling tests in class; _____________, he was selected to be in the OTIS Spelling Bee Championship.

• whereas

• thus

• however

• therefore

Jake would like to read many books; ________, he doesn't have the time since he is working two jobs.

• for instance

• consequently

• therefore

• however

This transition word indicates that an example is about to come.

• Consequently

• Nonetheless

• In conclusion

• For instance