Which statement is true about transitions?(1 point)
Responses
Transitions are found at the end of sentences.
Transitions are found at the end of sentences.
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 can make writing unclear to the reader.
Transitions connect ideas for the reader.
Which of the following transition words signals cause-and-effect?(1 point)
Responses
as a result
as a result
however
however
first
first
finally
as a result
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
because
because
At first
At first
as a result
as a result
However
At first
Which transition word signals a contrast?(1 point)
Responses
finally
finally
eventually
eventually
however
however
because
however
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
eventually
eventually
at first
at first
however
because
Which activity is part of both private and civic life?
(1 point)
Responses
learning about politics
learning about politics
voting for a candidate
voting for a candidate
going to sports games
going to sports games
working at a bookshop