TRANSITIONS
CHOOSE THE CORRECT TRANSITION WORD FOR EACH SENTENCE:
1. (Because, before) it was raining, I did not walk my dog this evening.
2. I love chocolate, (although, so), I eat chocolate candy whenever I can.
3. The test was really hard. (therefore, then), only five students passed it.
4. First, you have to answer the questions. (next, so), you hand in your paper.
5. Ben needs to go to bed early. (although, otherwise), he will be late for school.
6. You will see a big tree, (further on, however) you will see a fork in the road.
7. He really loves reading. (despite, in fact), he reads almost all the time.
8. That would not be smart. (despite, in other words), that would be idiotic.
9. (Over, among) the trees of the forest, the deer ran gracefully.
10. You are always late. (on the other hand, like), you can be trusted.
FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE TRANSITIONAL WORD OR PHRASE THT FITS BEST:
After all finally despite in front of in any event
11. We need a meeting place. ……………………………. The fountain is a good spot.
12. We have been waiting in line for 45 minutes. ………………………….., we can buy our tickets.
13. ………………………. the high cost of the ticket, I am going to the concert.
14. I am his biggest fan, ……………………….., I have all his albums.
15. …………………………, I will thoroughly enjoy the show.
