The document provides 10 sentences with blanks to be filled in with appropriate transition words. It asks the reader to fill in the blanks with transition words and indicate what kind of transition each word represents. The transition words given are: another, for instance, before, then, because, so, like, even though, similarly, however, although.
The document provides 10 sentences with blanks to be filled in with appropriate transition words. It asks the reader to fill in the blanks with transition words and indicate what kind of transition each word represents. The transition words given are: another, for instance, before, then, because, so, like, even though, similarly, however, although.
The document provides 10 sentences with blanks to be filled in with appropriate transition words. It asks the reader to fill in the blanks with transition words and indicate what kind of transition each word represents. The transition words given are: another, for instance, before, then, because, so, like, even though, similarly, however, although.
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition word.
Indicate the kind of transition word
used. another for instance before then because so like even though similarly however although 1. __________ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time reading. The transition word indicates: __________________ 2. If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible. __________, set the table the day before. The transition word indicates: __________________ 3. __________ I’m very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses. The transition word indicates: __________________ 4. My grandfather loves to say, “You’re nervous __________ a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rocking chairs.” The transition word indicates: __________________ 5. __________ Manny’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I had no idea what he was saying. The transition word indicates: __________________ 6. _______ I met my former boyfriend, I never really understood the meaning of the word unreliable. The transition word indicates: __________________ 7. One reason people have dogs is for companionship; _______ is for protection. The transition word indicates: __________________ 8. _________ Angry Birds is a new game; it has quickly become very popular. The transition word indicates: __________________ 9. There’s no room in your mouth for your wisdom teeth, _____ they will have to be removed. The transition word indicates: __________________ 10. Turtles stay in their shells when they are frightened. _______ dogs put their tails between their legs in frightening situations. The transition word indicates: __________________ Fill in the blanks with the appropriate transition word. Indicate the kind of transition word used. then for instance before finally furthermore because so as a result like even though but 1. __________ the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time reading. The transition word indicates: __________________ 2. If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible. __________, set the table the day before. The transition word indicates: __________________ 3. __________ I’m very allergic to flowers, my boyfriend bought a bouquet of roses. The transition word indicates: __________________ 4. My grandfather loves to say, “You’re nervous __________ a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rocking chairs.” The transition word indicates: __________________ 5. __________ Manny’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I had no idea what he was saying. The transition word indicates: __________________ 6. She had looked everywhere for a job; _______________, she was called for beyond an interview. The transition word indicates: __________________ 7. My sister loves to eat, _______________ I don’t care much about food. The transition word indicates: __________________ 8. Joe ate too fast. _______________, he had indigestion. The transition word indicates: __________________ 9. I want you to buy milk, eggs, and fruit juice; _______________, I want you to be sure to get cereal and ice cream. The transition word indicates: __________________ 10. First, Mary went to the store. _______________, she went to visit her mother. The transition word indicates: __________________