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Mosaic 1 Writing, 4/e
Laurie Blass
Meredith Pike-Baky

Creativity

Using Sentence Connectors

Choose the correct connector to complete each sentence.



1

Most film students will never become famous directors. __________, a few, such as Steven Spielberg, will become multi-millionaires.
A)Besides
B)For example
C)In contrast
2

If you want to become a writer, you should read a lot. __________, you should write as much as possible.
A)In fact
B)In addition
C)Therefore
3

She really hated medical school. __________, she quit and started studying art.
A)Therefore
B)Conversely
C)Furthermore
4

People are often surprised to find out that nineteenth-century English author George Eliot was actually a woman. __________, they are astounded to find out that a woman wrote the novel Frankenstein.
A)In fact
B)Likewise
C)Therefore
5

Many famous writers and artists were not wealthy. __________, Edgar Allan Poe died penniless.
A)For example
B)Similarly
C)Furthermore
6

Some writers are unknown in their lifetimes. __________, others, such as Charles Dickens, are celebrities.
A)Moreover
B)Besides
C)On the other hand