1. Identify transitional elements in the following passages.

a. A thunderstorm is a process. It begins with warm air rising. The storm then feeds on moisture and heat.

As the rising air becomes cooler, water drops form from the condensing vapor. A picture of the air currents inside a thunderhead could look like a nest of writhing snakes.

b. In 1940, Comity’s hired its first female employee. In 1948, Comity’s made that employee the company president.

c. The PTO shaft was slightly bent in the crash. Consequently, I cannot operate the conveyor belt.