Transitional Expressions

Task: Insert transitions to improve the flow of ideas (coherence) in the following paragraphs. Consider transitions such as consequently, for example, however, on the contrary, moreover, and therefore.

a. The phrase "a good excuse" falsely implies a difference between good and bad excuses. All excuses are bad. They are unacceptable. A reason is a legitimate, truthful account of a situation.

b. We recognize that giving your time to important causes is just as important as giving your money. We've created several programs that make it easy and rewarding for our employees to get involved.

c. Our database file includes all customer contact information. It provides space for name, address, phone, e-mail, and other vital information. It has an area for comments, a feature that comes in handy and helps us keep our records up-to-date.

d. No one likes to turn out poor products. We began highlighting recurring problems. Employees make a special effort to be more careful in doing their work right the first time. Their work does not have to be returned to them for corrections.