A strong narrative presentation clearly connects ideas by using transitions. Transitions help the audience understand the relationship between ideas in a story. Choose the most effective transition words to connect the ideas in this
sample narrative.
I had always wanted to go on a bike tour of bike trails upstate,
didn't have much experience with bike
riding.
I didn't have a good bike.
I realized that this trip would require a lot of
preparation and money. I set to work making preparations. vi got a job so I could afford a nice bike.
I borrowed a friend's bike to practice riding. vi got my own bike, I practiced even more.
I was very prepared for the trip. v. I planned the route and took off on my bike. It was a
great trip!

even though

additionally

as a result

first

at the same time

when

finally

Explanation:

A strong narrative presentation clearly connects ideas by using transitions. Transitions help the audience understand the relationship between ideas in a story. Choose the most effective transition words to connect the ideas in this sample narrative.

I had always wanted to go on a bike tour of bike trails upstate,

✔ even though

I didn't have much experience with bike riding.

✔ Additionally

, I didn't have a good bike.

✔ As a result

, I realized that this trip would require a lot of preparation and money. I set to work making preparations.

✔ First

I got a job so I could afford a nice bike.

✔ At the same time

, I borrowed a friend's bike to practice riding.

✔ When

I got my own bike, I practiced even more.

✔ Consequently

, I was very prepared for the trip.

✔ Finally

, I planned the route and took off on my bike. It was a great trip!

Explanation:

chloe is the protagonist