Using Transitional Words and Phrases

The following compound sentences are missing transitional words or phrases. For each item, identify the transitional word or phrase that would best connect the two sentences by filling in the blank.

For help with this exercise, see section 17f of Focus on Reading and Writing.

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Using Transitional Words and Phrases 2

The following compound sentences are missing semicolons. For each compound sentence, identify where a semicolon should be placed.

For help with this exercise, see section 17f of Focus on Reading and Writing.

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