Exercise 1
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For practice, use the transitions from the box to complete the sentences.
In each group, use a transition only once. Capitalize when necessary.
1. I would like to see you tomorrow, let’s have lunch together.
2. My sister loves to eat, I don’t care much about food.
3. When you begin an exercise program, be careful not to overdo it. My brother, , hurt his back exercising too hard.
4. She had looked everywhere for a job; she was called for an interview.
5. He had been studying for hours. , he hoped to do well on the test.
6. First, Mary went to the store. she went to visit her mother.
7. I’d like to read many magazines; I don’t seem to have time.
8. John ate and ate; he never got to gain weight.
9. Tony ate too fast. he had indigestion.
10. He stayed up too late last night; he slept until noon.
11. Jane studies all the time; , Peter never studies.
12. Joe, is my boyfriend.
13. , I will boil the water, second, I will brew the tea, and I will serve it.
Word bank
For Example
Finally
But
So
Still
Word bank
Third
For Instance
Then
As A Result
Therefore
However
Nevertheless
Word bank
First
Consequently
In Contrast
In Fact
Third