Many people think that the continents have always been where they are now. _______________, millions of years ago they were all part of one supercontinent called Pangaea.
Even so
For example
For that reason
Unless
There is a lot to do to get ready for our trip. First we need to buy the tickets. Next we have to pack our suitcases. ______________ we need to go to the airport and catch our plane.
Even so
Perhaps
Finally
Secondly
After a week of staying outside in the rain, my dad and I decided to make my dog a doghouse. We worked all day building that thing. ____________ my dog can be happy because he has a dry place to sleep.
At last
Nevertheless
Generally
Later
Today we use cars and trucks to take long trips. ___________ they used wagons and horses for transportation like that.
Maybe
For example
Long ago
That's why
Many people think that the only thing ants do is eat your food and sting you. _________________,ants do a whole lot more. In fact, many of the important tasks they do help the ecosystem.
In the past
For that reason
Actually
Then
The Bahama Islands are a tropical paradise. The beaches are beautiful, the people are friendly and the weather is perfect. ____________ thousands of tourists go there for vacation each summer.
First
In fact
Thus
Nevertheless
Because I ate a lot of candy and didn’t brush my teeth, I got a lot of cavities. ___________ I start taking better care of my teeth, I’m going to lose them all and I’ll have to get dentures.
Of course
First
Nevertheless
Unless
We’re still here in the airport waiting for the plane to arrive. The attendant told us it would get here in another hour. ____________, we’re reading magazines and listening to music on our iPods.
Perhaps
Unfortunately
For example
Meanwhile
Some plants eat insects because the soil where they grow doesn’t have enough vitamins and minerals. ______________, the Venus flytrap that lives in Florida swamps digests small insects, tiny frogs and spiders too.
The last time
Nevertheless
For example
At last
In 1863, the president Abraham Lincoln passed a law to end all slavery in the United States. _______________, it has been against the law for one person to own another.
Long ago
Since then
However
Of course
For Christmas I wanted a new iPod Touch, but I got a bike instead. ____________, I was still happy because I got to spend time with my family and friends.
In any case
That's why
Unfortunately
Before that
We’ve been waiting for months to go to the concert of our favorite band, “Monkey Ice Cream”. We even bought first row tickets! _____________, the concert was cancelled because of rain.
Nevertheless
Meanwhile
So
First
I want to eat pancakes at Waffle House for breakfast, but my mom lost the keys to the car. __________ we find them, we aren’t going to be able to go.
Then
Maybe
Later
Until
I didn’t turn in my homework on time and my professor got angry. ______________ I lost my recess, had to do twice as much homework and had to read five chapters of my science book.
Meanwhile
Maybe
Thus
Nevertheless
The ability to fly has fascinated people for centuries. ______________ they used giant balloons, but nowadays we use airplanes and helicopters.
At last
Previously
Though
Meanwhile
The fireman looked over the burning building carefully. He knew there was a family trapped inside, but he also knew how dangerous it would be to save them. __________ he could find a safe way to get inside, he wouldn’t be able to save them.
Fortunately
Of course
Finally
Unless
Frederick and his aunt went shopping for tennis shoes at the Woodlands Mall. _______________, none of the stores had the style of tennis shoes they wanted. They had to go home without buying anything.
Since
Unfortuantaely
That's what
Even though
Our car broke down this weekend. The mechanic told us it couldn’t be fixed. _____________ it’s going to cost a lot of money, we’re going to have to buy another car because we need transportation.
Later on
Yesterday
As a result
Although
I can’t wait to get a new Xbox. _____________, my parents told me that they aren’t going to buy it until they see my final grades for the year, so I have to wait a few more months.
Although
It all began when
Unfortunately
Maybe
There are many species of whales that eat krill. _____________, the blue whale eats an average of four tons of krill each day.
Meanwhile
Unless
Also
For example
The raindrops fell over the mountainside like tiny bullets, hitting hard against the leaves of the trees. _____________ the sun came out and made the wet forest glisten brightly.
Just before
Perhaps
Afterwards
Possibly
The trip to Granddad’s house was crazy. First, we drove through a storm on our way there. Later, the traffic was slow because of a wreck. After that, a herd of escaped cattle tried to cross the highway. ______, five hours later, we made it.
Finally
Secondly
Meanwhile
Surely
We want to see the movie “Lego Movie”, but the line is so long that we’re going to have to wait for an hour for the next showing. ______, we’re going to play videogames in the theater’s food court.
In the meantime
After that
Furthermore
Unless
The conquistadors have pistols and metal armor, whereas the Native Americans just have arrows. __________________ the conquistadors are likely going to win the battle.
For example
Obviously
Meanwhile
First
All fish have fins, which help them move easily through the water. _______________,whales and dolphins have fins for the same reason.
Similarly
Finally
Later
On the other hand
During the day, the desert is far too hot for animals to be very active. ____________, many animals in the desert go out at night, when it’s cooler, to hunt and eat.
Maybe
Later
For that reason
Finally
I can’t take a vacation this month because I have to study for an important exam. _____________ I can go next month, because the test will be over and I won’t have classes.
Just before
For example
Perhaps
Finally
My parents only let me play videogames if I finish my homework first. ____________ the first thing I do when I get home is my homework.
Maybe
That is why
Finally
Long ago
The fishermen get up very early and take their boats out to the best fishing spots along the coast. ____________, they’re usually fishing before the sun even comes up.
Unless
Long ago
In fact
Finally
My father had to take the car to the auto shop at six o’ clock in the morning. ___________he went back to see if the car was ready.
For now
First of all
Later
Consequently
The desert has very little water and it also rains very little there. __________ the cactuses there save up water inside.
Afterwards
Finally
Maybe
That is why
Tomorrow is my birthday! _______________ my mom will prepare a chocolate cake for me. She knows it’s my favorite.
Surely
Just before
Fortunately
Unless
It’s six thirty right now and the park closes at seven. _____________ it’s very late, Javier and Rico still want to go to the park to play baseball.
Of course
Next
Although
Finally
One hundred and twenty guests are coming to Maribel’s quinceañera. ___________ her father has to rent a huge salon and buy a ton of food.
Even though
Now that
In the first place
Therefore
We planned a family picnic at Candy Cane Park. _______________ it started to rain, so we couldn’t go.
Similarly
Unfortunately
Surely
Later
Everyone knows that sugary snacks like cake and candy aren’t very good for you. ___________, people still eat them because they’re so tasty.
Lastly
Nevertheless
Afterward
First