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Transitional Devices (Worksheet)

The document contains practice exercises focused on using transitional devices for order and reason. It includes fill-in-the-blank sentences, selection of appropriate transitional devices, rewriting sentences with transitions, and creating original sentences using specified transitional words. The exercises aim to enhance understanding and application of transitional devices in writing.

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Transitional Devices (Worksheet)

The document contains practice exercises focused on using transitional devices for order and reason. It includes fill-in-the-blank sentences, selection of appropriate transitional devices, rewriting sentences with transitions, and creating original sentences using specified transitional words. The exercises aim to enhance understanding and application of transitional devices in writing.

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Transitional Devices for Order and Reason

Practice Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Transitional Devices
Complete each sentence with a suitable transitional device from this list (first, next, finally,
because, therefore).
1. ________, we need to analyze our data before making conclusions.
2. The meeting was rescheduled ________ several members could not attend.
3. ________, we should prepare a presentation based on our findings.
4. The project failed ________ we did not follow the guidelines.
5. We need to submit our report by Friday; ________, we must work efficiently.
Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Transitional Device
Select an appropriate transitional device to complete each sentence.
1. She loves hiking; ________, she goes every weekend. (because / therefore)
2. He studied hard for the test; ________, he passed with flying colors. (next / consequently)
3. ________ we finish this task, we can take a break. (Once / First)
4. I enjoy reading fiction; ________, I often visit the library. (thus / next)
5. We had to cancel the picnic ________ of the bad weather. (because / first)
Exercise 3: Rewrite Using Transitional Devices
Rewrite each pair of sentences using an appropriate transitional device.
1. She was tired. She went to bed early.
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2. It rained heavily last night. The match was canceled.
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3. We need to buy groceries today. We can cook dinner tomorrow.
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Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences


Write sentences using each of these transitional devices:
1. First:
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2. Therefore:
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3. Consequently:
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4. Next:
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5. Because:
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