Focus on Words

1. a. each b. both c. by d. an
2. a. the b. - c. a d. an
3. a. must b. should c. ought to d. can
4. a. at b. - c. on d. by
5. a. many b. much c. some d. every
6. a. an b. - c. the d. a
JOINING SENTENCES
Explanation: Using transition words to introduce an effect (result)
Using transitional words and phrases helps read papers more smoothly. They
provide logical organization and understandability and improve the connections and
transitions between thoughts
Transition words always occur between two independent clauses.
Cause (reason) Transition word Effect (result)
Tina lost her keys. Consequently, she could not drive home.
Tim was late. As a result, we could not go to the concert.
James is not feeling well. Therefore, he will not be here today.
I forgot that the cake was in As a consequence, it burned.
the oven.
There was a crash at the For this reason, we were late to school.
intersection.
The committee voted against Thus,
we must consider another idea.
the proposal.
Computer chess games are furthermore, their quality is improving.
getting cheaper all the time;
The cellar was dark; Moreover, mice nested there.
REMEMBER:
• Consequently and thus are more formal
• Put a comma after these if they are at the beginning of a sentence.
e.g. I like to travel. Specifically, I enjoy places with old cathedrals.
Use a semicolon to connect the two sentences.
e.g. I like to travel; specifically, I enjoy places with old cathedrals.
Use a comma before and after the transitional word/phrase in the middle of a clause.
e.g. I like to travel, and, specifically, I enjoy places with old cathedrals.
5. Complete the sentences with a connector indicating cause or
result.
1. Schools for girls were built consequently/because girls had a chance to learn about
health and life skills.
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