Transitional words
A. Instructions: Circle the most appropriate transitional word or phrase in each sentence.
1. We should take care of our environment. We should drive more fuel-efficient cars. Furthermore / Nonetheless / For instance, we should stop businesses from polluting the environment.
2. Social networking sites, namely / accordingly / likewise Facebook, have a positive effect on college students according to the MSU study.
3. Electric cars use inexpensive sources of energy. For example / Thus / Nevertheless, they cost less to operate than cars that use gasoline which is much more expensive.
4. As we know, every coin has two faces. On the other hand / In brief / Similarly, technology has both good and bad sides. It can be useful for us, but at the same time we find it difficult to do anything without it.
5. Solar energy does not pollute our air by releasing carbon dioxide. In addition / In short / In contrast, it does not contribute to global warming or greenhouse effect.
6. So / Because / Therefore the use of mobile phones may dangerously affect some instruments in the aircraft, most airlines do not allow passengers to use them on the plane.
B. Instructions: Fill each blank with the most suitable transitional word or phrase.