Using Transitions Quick Check
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Question
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Olympic gymnasts eat well, get enough sleep, and train very hard in the hope that they will win the gold in their events.
What type of transition is used in the sentence?
(1 point)
Responses
emphasis
emphasis
purpose
purpose
example
example
sequencing
sequencing
The type of transition used in the sentence is "purpose".
To determine the type of transition used in the sentence, let's first identify what a transition is. A transition is a word or phrase that connects ideas or sentences, indicating the relationship between them.
In the given sentence, "in the hope that" is used. This phrase shows the purpose or intention behind the actions of Olympic gymnasts. They eat well, get enough sleep, and train hard with the purpose of winning the gold in their events. Therefore, the correct answer is "purpose" as the type of transition used in the sentence.