Transitional Words

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Points 50
Using transitional words can change the effect of the writing. Look at the following sentences:
Joey and Jose wanted to go to the circus.
They left school.
These sentences could be connected with a transitional like
Joey and Jose wanted to go to the circus; therefore, they left school.
Joey and Jose wanted to go to the circus. Therefore, they left.
Transitional connect words and sentences to create a smoother style of writing. The following
are some transitional words: also, although, consequently, finally, furthermore, however,
instead, meanwhile, nevertheless, otherwise, similarly, still, then, therefore.
I. Use the transitional in the preceding list to join the pairs of sentences that follow:
1. We trekked through the jungle for four days. We arrived at the village.
2. She had studied the piano for many years. She never got over her fear of playing for an
audience.
3. We thought we had enough money for our vacation. We ran out of cash after the first
week.
4. They didnt invite me. I cant go to the party with you.
5. He learned Spanish many years ago. He remembers many words.
6. I walked through the city. My friend preferred to take a bus.
7. The jury doubted his innocence. He was convicted.
8. Before the performance began, the orchestra was practicing. The chorus was rehearsing
its songs.
9. Joey and Jose were afraid of the stranger. They were afraid of their neighbor.
10. We couldnt get tickets. We waited in line for two hours.
II. Look at the following list of transitional phrase. Compare their meaning with the preceding
transitional words and write the equivalent single transitional word next to the phrase. Then,
rewrite the preceding ten sentences using transitional phrases instead of transitional words.
1. After all_______________________
2. As a result_____________________
3. At any rate____________________
4. For example____________________
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5. In addition____________________
6. In fact________________________
7. In other words__________________
8. On the contrary_________________
9. On the other hand_______________
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Part III.
Transitional connect words and sentences to create a smoother style of writing. The following
are some transitional words: also, although, consequently, finally, furthermore, however,
instead, meanwhile, nevertheless, otherwise, similarly, still, then, therefore.
I. Use the transitional in the preceding list to join the pairs of sentences that follow:
10. We trekked through the jungle for four days. We arrived at the village.
11. She had studied the piano for many years. She never got over her fear of playing for an
audience.
12. We thought we had enough money for our vacation. We ran out of cash after the first
week.
13. They didnt invite me. I cant go to the party with you.
14. He learned Spanish many years ago. He remembers many words.
15. I walked through the city. My friend preferred to take a bus.
16. The jury doubted his innocence. He was convicted.
17. Before the performance began, the orchestra was practicing. The chorus was rehearsing
its songs.
18. Joey and Jose were afraid of the stranger. They were afraid of their neighbor.
19. We couldnt get tickets. We waited in line for two hours.