Graduation Speech: Many People Fear Barracudas '

Using Transition Words

On each blank line, write a transition word that makes the order of ideas in the sentences clear. Use the list of transition words below to help you. You will not need all of them; moreover, you may want to use one of them more than once.

therefore however as a matter of fact for example finally as soon as moreover despite lastly in fact for instance occasionally consequently furthermore as a result when afterwards now later

1._____________however________________________ Many people fear barracudas; _______, few instances of attacks by barracudas have been reported.

2.____________________despite____________ ______ the difficulties you have caused, you are still invited to attend the concert with us.
therfore

In fact
4._________________________________________ My mother bakes the best cakes; _____, she won first place for her chocolate surprise. For example
5._________________________________________ She was very depressed about Gary breaking up with her; _____, she started crying the second I mentioned his name.
As a result
6._________________________________________ I played soccer all afternoon; _____, I forgot to complete my homework assignments. therefore 7._________________________________________ You need to get out of bed; ______ you need to take a shower and get ready for school.
As a result
8._________________________________________ Mark failed Geometry B; _____, he will have to retake it during summer school. despite 9._________________________________________ ___________ the rainy, cold weather, we practiced soccer after school. now 10.________________________________________ This television program is over; ______ Mother wants you to take out the garbage and mow the lawn.

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