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TRANSITIONAL WORDS AND PHRASES SHOWING RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN AND BETWEEN SENTENCES 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 boyfriend 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