A.   Read the following sentences carefully. Then, locate and circle each transition word that compares or contrasts.

1.  I was anxious to leave.  However, we had to wait until Uncle Pete arrived.

2.  Mother told us to hurry onto the bus. Otherwise, we all would have been caught in the rain.

3.  I make my sandwich in the same way that Shawna does. We both use food that is peanut free because of our food allergies.

4.  I asked about the homework, but neither Todd nor Antonio knew what had been assigned.

5.  Even though it was very cold, Mary Beth did not wear a jacket.

B.   Write one or more sentences using and circling at least one transition word that either compares or contrasts.