Problems insterting video transitions

Hi all,
I'm luke and new to final cut express. Had a prob today. I couldn't add any video transitions to a clip in the time line. Anyone have an idea as to why this might be happening. I have been able to use this feature with clips in the past.
Hope someone can help.
Cheers luke

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