Using Transition Words (2ms)

Complete the following paragraph with  first of all, finally, so, because, in addition, or also.

1. There are many reasons why I decided to go to a community college for two
years……………………, the tuition is much cheaper than at a four-year college.
2. …………………………………, , I can live at home, I don't have to pay for housing.
3. I can ……………….. have a job ………………………. I don't have to cook or clean.
4. …………………….., I have much less stress at the community college than at a four-
year college.

Using IN ADDITION, SO and BECAUSE (2ms)

Use the transition words in addition and also to connect these pairs of ideas. Sometimes both words
are possible.

1. Large universities offer many different courses. Many different kinds of people attend
them.
2. Living at home while you study is easier. It is much cheaper.
3. Karen is taking four courses this semester. She does not have a lot of free time 
4. Students who live in dormitories learn to be independent. They have to take care of
themselves.
Choose one of these topics to write a paragraph (about 200 words) about:
1. The importance of college education.
2. Advantages / disadvantages of owning a mobile phone.
Choose one of these topics to write a paragraph (about 200 words) about:
3. The importance of college education.
4. Advantages/ disadvantages of the Internet.
Choose one of these topics to write a paragraph (about 200 words) about:
5. The importance of college education.
6. Advantages/ disadvantages of learning a foreign language.