Transition Words & Phrases

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Boost your writing! Practice transition words and phrases for smoother sentences and clearer ideas.

Turtles stay in their shells when they are frightened. _, dogs tuck their tails between their legs when they are scared. After Similarly Therefore _ I started my project, I never really understood the meaning of the phrase, "time consuming." Where Before First of all _ lacrosse is not a new game, recently it has become more popular. Although When In the same way There's no room in your pockets for your cell phone, _ you'll have to keep it in your backpack. but for example so One reason people have dogs is for companionship; _ is for protection. meanwhile frequently another Jogging provides many health benefits to people of all ages. _, middle aged and senior runners tend to have fewer heart attacks than do non-joggers. For example Likewise However Most animals sleep like people do; they lie down. _ birds and horses sleep while standing up! For example Likewise However Good manners, _ saying "excuse me," "please" and "thank you" are not as common as they used to be. thus before such as The basketball player's skills were not improving, _ he may be cut from the team. therefore similarly such as A good homework space is well-lit, with paper and pencils. _, it is quiet and distraction free. However In addition All in all Fill in the blanks with the BEST transitions. A grilled cheese sandwich is an easy-to-make meal. First of all, you'll need to get your ingredients out. Along with bread and butter, you'll need a slice of cheese. Most people prefer American cheese, but other cheeses, such as provolone may also be used. First, you butter the outside of your bread slices. Following this, you will assemble the sandwich by putting the cheese in the middle. Afterwards, place the sandwich on a frying pan and set the stove to medium heat. At this time, the cheese will begin to melt. In the same way, the bread will brown. Unquestionably, this is how you will know when your grilled cheese sandwich is ready to be served! Fill in the blanks with the BEST transition words or phrases. Prior to going rollerblading, there are a few things you need to do to get ready so you don't make a fool of yourself. Most importantly, make sure you have a good helmet to protect your head in case you fall. (You wouldn't wanna mess up that pretty face of yours!) Even though it seems like you won't get hurt, even the best skaters have accidents. Furthermore, make sure to put on knee pads and elbow pads. These two areas are particularly prone to cuts and abrasions if you fall. Jeans or long pants are also a good idea. Generally, long socks can make your skates feel more comfortable. Undoubtedly, practicing before trying to go out in public would be your best bet. Why do we use transitions? Explain how you use transitions in everyday speech and our language during conversations. Answer both parts in complete sentences and detailed answers.

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