Transitional Words Test

There are several ways to buy cell phones. _____________, you can buy them from a phone company or a electronic store.

Some cultures believe giving gifts is very important. _____________, these cultures believe gifts should be elaborate.

The reading discussed the history of the railroad in North America. _____________, it elaborated on the expansion of automobile use.

Business administration graduates can obtain jobs in many different professions. _____________, people who are unsure of their career paths often choose general business programs.

Proper identification is necessary. _____________, a driver’s license is acceptable.

The professor discussed the sleeping habits of elephants. _____________, she did not explain the topic in detail.

The speaker showed examples of cell division. _____________, she described the process of cell growth.

Email use has increased in the past 5 years. _____________, the use of the fax machine has declined.

Pharmaceutical companies have increased funding for research and development. _____________, Pharma X Company has increased its research and development budget every year for the last 10 years.

The article showed several examples of energy-saving technology. _____________, few of the examples are suitable for low-income families.