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To solve this problem, we need to choose the most appropriate transition word from the given list for each sentence. Let's analyze each sentence and select the best transition word:

Transition Words:

- however: indicates a contrast or exception.
- where: indicates a location.
- because: indicates a reason.
- for example: provides an illustration or example.
- also: indicates addition or further information.
- furthermore: indicates additional support or evidence.
- but: indicates a contrast or exception.
- then: indicates sequence or order.

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Sentences and Solutions:

1. The dress arrived, _______ it does not fit me.
- The sentence suggests a contrast between the arrival of the dress and the fact that it doesn't fit.
- Transition Word: however
- Completed Sentence: The dress arrived, however, it does not fit me.

2. We are having pizza for dinner, _______ broccoli.
- The sentence implies that broccoli is being added to the pizza as part of the meal.
- Transition Word: with (though not in the list, "and" could work, but since it's not there, let's use "also").
- Transition Word: also
- Completed Sentence: We are having pizza for dinner, also broccoli.

3. This book was exciting, _______ most by this author are not.
- The sentence contrasts the excitement of this particular book with the general quality of books by the same author.
- Transition Word: however
- Completed Sentence: This book was exciting, however, most by this author are not.

4. The dog went outside, _______ he came in and ate lunch.
- The sentence describes a sequence of events: first the dog went outside, then it came back inside.
- Transition Word: then
- Completed Sentence: The dog went outside, then he came in and ate lunch.

5. I don’t like horror movies, _______ I don’t like theaters.
- The sentence suggests a contrast between disliking horror movies and disliking theaters.
- Transition Word: but
- Completed Sentence: I don’t like horror movies, but I don’t like theaters.

6. Pets are great, _______ I have three dogs and three cats.
- The sentence provides additional information about the number of pets the speaker has.
- Transition Word: for example
- Completed Sentence: Pets are great, for example, I have three dogs and three cats.

7. We have to stay in a hotel _______ we had a house fire.
- The sentence explains the reason for staying in a hotel.
- Transition Word: because
- Completed Sentence: We have to stay in a hotel because we had a house fire.

8. Let’s meet at the mall _______ we can shop and eat.
- The sentence explains the purpose of meeting at the mall.
- Transition Word: where
- Completed Sentence: Let’s meet at the mall where we can shop and eat.

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Final Answers:

1. however
2. also
3. however
4. then
5. but
6. for example
7. because
8. where

Boxed Final Answer:

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