Transition Words ~ Exercise and

Practice
Transition Words and Phrases Combine the two sentences using an appropriate
transition word or phrase. Do not repeat transition words or phrases! Each one may only
be used once!
1. We stayed inside. There was a tropical storm.

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2. Tracy failed the exam. She didn’t study.

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3. Dave had a car accident. He was sending a text.

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4. Mike is a good volleyball player. He wins many games.

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5. My flight was delayed. I didn’t make it home in time for the wedding.

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Directions: Underline the cause and the effect in each sentence below and write a c above the cause and
an e above the effect. Some sentences may include more than one cause or effect.

1. In addition to extreme overpopulation, extended drought has contributed to severe famine in

Ethiopia and other parts of Africa.

2. Population growth in the Sunbelt States has come from many companies relocating to that area.

3. The emigration of the first pilgrims from England to the New World was prompted by religious
persecution in their homeland.
4. Unfair employer practices brought about the establishment of labor unions.