Week 5: Check Yourself!

Instructions: Read the paragraph below and insert the correct transition for each numbered sentence. 

Answer choices: Finally, To sum up, Second, The third step, The first step

Choosing the right classes each semester can be stressful, but you can reduce your stress by following these steps. (1) {_____________} is to become familiar with the graduation requirements for your major. Do not depend on others to give you correct information. Instead, study the pages in the college bulletin dealing with your major and memorize the requirements. (2) {_____________} plan, plan, plan. Write out a program for each semester to make sure you have all the courses you need for graduation. Be aware that some classes have prerequisites – classes you must pass before you can register for them. (3) {_____________} is to talk with as many older students as you can. Ask them which courses are good and which ones are not. Don’t waste your time and money on bad classes. (4) {_____________}  register each semester as soon as you can. Waiting even an hour may mean that the classes you want or need are filled. (5) {_____________}  plan ahead to avoid missing any required classes, to avoid bad classes, and to graduate on time.