EXERCISE
II. Circle the letter of the word that correctly identifies the appropriate transition word or phrase. Then underline the kind of transition you have used.
1. the invention of television, people probably spent more of their leisure time reading.
a. Nevertheless
b. Because
c. Before
The transition word indicates: addition, cause and effect, time.
2. If you’re having company for dinner, try to get as much done in advance as possible. set the table the day before.
a. For instance
b. In contrast
c. Similarly
The transition word indicates: illustration/example, comparison, contrast.
3. I’m very allergic to flowers, my friend bought a bouquet of roses.
a. Until
b. Because
c. Even though
The transition word indicates: time contrast addition
4. My grandfather loves to say, “You’re as nervous a long-tailed cat in a roomful of rocking chairs.”
a. after
b. as
c. as a result
The transition word indicates: cause and effect, time, comparison.
5. Manny’s car stereo was on full blast, I could see his lips moving, but I had no idea what he was saying.
a. Moreover
b. Because
c. Just as
The transition word indicates: comparison, addition, cause and effect.
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