Use the paragraph to answer the question. Dogs need a lot of training and attention when they are puppies. Nevertheless, they make amazing companions for life. What is the distinction? (1 point) Responses The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life. The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life. The writer introduces two steps in a process to show that dog owners must first deal with the attention puppies need and then enjoy the companionship of a dog. The writer introduces two steps in a process to show that dog owners must first deal with the attention puppies need and then enjoy the companionship of a dog. The writer expresses a choice dog owners can make between owning a puppy and owning a dog for life. The writer expresses a choice dog owners can make between owning a puppy and owning a dog for life. The writer shows an alternative idea or way of thinking about a difficult aspect of having a dog.

Which transition is appropriate for this sentence? Select the correct answer from the list.

People used twice as much water as the rule allowed. ________, the well ran dry.

as a result
on the other hand
however
never the less

as a result

Which transitions would best show contrast between two or more ideas in a text? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses because because for example for example by and large by and large however however after all after all despite

however

despite

Which transitions would most effectively begin a conclusion? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses by and large by and large after all after all however however for example for example despite despite because

after all

in conclusion

in conclusion isn't on the list

I apologize for the mistake. The correct answer is "by and large" and "after all".

Which transitions would best signal connections between ideas? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses by and large by and large however however despite despite after all after all because because for example

The writer shows an alternative idea or way of thinking about a difficult aspect of having a dog.