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Greg shows sympathy to his classmates. For example, Greg explains that he "felt kind of sorry for Rowley" and "decided to take him under [his] wing" when the two first met (Kinney 19). Similarly, Greg takes responsibility for the Cheese Touch at the end of the book because he knows how embarrassing it would be for Rowley to confess the truth.
Here's the revised passage with the appropriate transitions: Greg shows sympathy to his classmates. For example, Greg explains that he "felt kind of sorry for Rowley" and "decided to take him under [his] wing" when the two first met (Kinney 19). Similarly, Greg takes responsibility for the Cheese Touch at the end of the book because he knows how embarrassing it would be for Rowley to confess the truth.