Choose the appropriate word.

1. I would like to see you tomorrow, (so/ however/ again) let’s have lunch together. 2. My sister loves to eat, (finally/ moreover/ but) I don’t care much about food. 3. That restaurant is awful. Yesterday, (and/ for example/ however), I found a bug in my soup. 4. She felt exhausted; (therefore/ nevertheless/ whereas), she took a nap. 5. He expected to do well on the test, (and then/ in brief/ for) he had studied diligently. 6. John eats five big meals a day; (as a result/ despite this/ hence), he never gains weight. 7. Josephine ate too fast. (Consequently/ Likewise/ In contrast), she had indigestion. 8. I was watching the game; (furthermore/ meanwhile/ first), the soup boiled over. 9. The music’s too loud. (Besides/ In fact/ Although), it’s making the windows rattle. 10. This morning, I will be in Dayton. (In effect/ Above all/ Later), I will be in Xenia. 11. I like to read; unfortunately, (so/ soon/ though), I hardly have any time to read for fun. 12. Before I wrote the research paper, I read five books; (in addition/ on the contrary/ yet), I scanned seven magazine articles and interviewed two experts on the topic. 13. First, Hank went to the store; (even though/ then/ third), he visited his sister for an hour. 14. (Obviously/ Because/ As proof), these pants are too long; (instead/ for/ thus), they will need to be altered before I can wear them. 15. Please, don’t forget the cat food and juice. (Nevertheless/ Furthermore/ For instance), bring the paper plates, napkins, and cups for the picnic.

3. Put the following transititions in the appropriate spaces.