Using Transitions Quick Check
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Question
Which statement is true about transitions?(1 point)
Responses
Transitions can make writing unclear to the reader.
Transitions can make writing unclear to the reader.
Transitions connect ideas for the reader.
Transitions connect ideas for the reader.
Transitions can also be called topic sentences.
Transitions can also be called topic sentences.
Transitions are found at the end of sentences.
Transitions are found at the end of sentences.
The correct statement is: Transitions connect ideas for the reader.
Which of the following transition words signals cause-and-effect?(1 point)
Responses
however
however
as a result
as a result
finally
finally
first
As a result signifies cause-and-effect.
chose one of the answers
The correct answer is: as a result.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
At first, Susie did not want to go to the party because her friends were not going. However, she changed her mind and decided to go once she heard there was going to be a DJ. As a result, she had a good time and made a new friend.
Which transition word or phrase from the sentences help the reader understand the order in which events occurred?
(1 point)
Responses
However
However
because
because
as a result
as a result
At first
The transition word or phrase that helps the reader understand the order in which events occurred is "At first."
choose one of the answers
The correct answer is: "At first."
Which transition word signals a contrast?(1 point)
Responses
finally
finally
eventually
eventually
however
however
because
The transition word that signals a contrast is "however."
Using Transitions Quick Check
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Question
Use the following sentence to answer the question.
Mike kept begging his parents for a cell phone. They agreed he could use his allowance to buy one.
Which transition word or phrase would go at the beginning of the second sentence to show how the ideas are connected?
(1 point)
Responses
because
because
at first
at first
eventually
eventually
however
however