Q1
A) Choose the correct answer to show whether each uppercased word or phrase makes connections or distinctions between ideas. (2 points)
1. Everybody is in agreement as to how to proceed. THEREFORE, we call the meeting to a close
2. The cottontail rabbit’s fur stays brown all year. IN CONTRAST, the snowshoe hare’s fur turns white during the winter to help it blend.
3. Voter turnout was minimal EVEN THOUGH there were several important issues on the ballot.
4. The game was canceled ON ACCOUNT OF bad weather.
Q2
A) Drag and drop the words into the correct locations. (1 point)
When we reviewed our sales numbers, we learned that we did not meet all our goals _ our hard work. We learned, _ that customers don’t seem to enjoy our product.
Options: on account of despite furthermore likewise although
Q3
A) Which transition word or phrase signals a connection? (1 point)
A. despite
B. in contrast
C. nevertheless
D. therefore
Q4
A) Which of the following would be an example of explanatory writing that lacks cohesion? (1 point)
A. The similarities and differences between ideas are unclear.
B. The body paragraphs all discuss ideas that were already brought up in the introduction.
C. Complex ideas in the text have many explanations and details.
D. Complex ideas are linked with more than one transition word.
Q5
A) Use the passage to answer the question.
One of the most important causes of the American Revolution was what came to be called salutary neglect. The word salutary means “beneficial or helpful.” During the early 1700s, the British government started to allow the American colonies to ignore its trade rules. This was because it had found that allowing the colonies to trade illegally with enemy countries made the colonies wealthier. Having more money, the colonies therefore bought more British goods. The way British leaders neglected to enforce the rules was salutary, or beneficial. The policy of salutary neglect ended up backfiring on the British later in the 1700s, however. The French and Indian War left the British government deeply in debt, and it tried to raise money to pay off the debt by creating new taxes for the colonies. In contrast, the colonies were used to salutary neglect, and did not take the taxes seriously. When the British tried to enforce tax payments, it led to hostile relations that contributed to the decision of colonists to start a revolution.
How does the transition word therefore in the first paragraph highlight a connection that helps explain why colonies were able to buy more goods? (1 point)
A. The transition word therefore signals a connection that helps explain why colonies had more money.
B. The transition word therefore signals a connection that helps explain why colonies were able to buy more British goods.
C. The transition word therefore signals a distinction between the colonies’ money and Britain’s goods.
D. The transition word therefore signals a distinction between the goods the colonies bought from foreign countries and the goods the colonies bought from the British
Q1
1. Makes a connection (THEREFORE)
2. Makes a distinction (IN CONTRAST)
3. Makes a distinction (EVEN THOUGH)
4. Makes a connection (ON ACCOUNT OF)
Q2
When we reviewed our sales numbers, we learned that we did not meet all our goals despite our hard work. We learned, furthermore, that customers don’t seem to enjoy our product.
Q3
D. therefore
Q4
B. The body paragraphs all discuss ideas that were already brought up in the introduction.
Q5
B. The transition word therefore signals a connection that helps explain why colonies were able to buy more British goods.
Q1:
1. The uppercased word "THEREFORE" shows a connection between the previous statement and the conclusion.
2. The uppercased word "IN CONTRAST" makes a distinction between the fur colors of the cottontail rabbit and the snowshoe hare.
3. The uppercased phrase "EVEN THOUGH" shows a contrast between the minimal voter turnout and the presence of important issues on the ballot.
4. The uppercased phrase "ON ACCOUNT OF" indicates that the cancellation of the game was due to bad weather.
Q2:
When we reviewed our sales numbers, we learned that we did not meet all our goals despite our hard work. We learned, furthermore, that customers don't seem to enjoy our product.
Q3:
The transition word or phrase that signals a connection is "therefore."
Q4:
The answer is B. The body paragraphs all discuss ideas that were already brought up in the introduction.
Q5:
The transition word "therefore" in the first paragraph highlights a connection that helps explain why colonies were able to buy more British goods. The answer is B. The transition word signals a connection that helps explain why colonies were able to buy more British goods.
Q1:
To answer this question, you need to determine whether each uppercased word or phrase makes connections or distinctions between ideas. Here are the explanations for each option:
1. "THEREFORE" suggests a logical connection or conclusion, so it makes a connection between the agreement to proceed and calling the meeting to a close.
2. "IN CONTRAST" indicates a distinction between the fur color of the cottontail rabbit and the snowshoe hare during winter.
3. "EVEN THOUGH" expresses a contrast or contradiction, highlighting the minimal voter turnout despite several important issues on the ballot.
4. "ON ACCOUNT OF" signifies a reason or cause, linking the cancellation of the game to the bad weather.
Q2:
To answer this question, you need to drag and drop the words from the options into the correct locations. Here is the explanation for each blank:
"When we reviewed our sales numbers, we learned that we did not meet all our goals DESPITE our hard work. We learned, HOWEVER, that customers don’t seem to enjoy our product."
The words "despite" and "however" are used to convey contrasting ideas.
Q3:
To answer this question, you need to determine which transition word or phrase signals a connection. Here are the explanations for each option:
A. "Despite" suggests a contrast or contradiction.
B. "In contrast" also indicates a comparison or contrast.
C. "Nevertheless" conveys a contrast or opposition between ideas.
D. "Therefore" signifies a logical connection or inference.
Among these options, the transition word "Therefore" signals a connection between preceding and following ideas.
Q4:
To answer this question, you need to identify which option describes explanatory writing lacking cohesion. Here is the explanation for each option:
A. This option suggests that the similarities and differences between ideas are unclear, which may affect the coherence of the writing.
B. This option states that the body paragraphs repeat ideas already discussed in the introduction, indicating a lack of coherence.
C. This option mentions that complex ideas have multiple explanations and details, which may indicate thoroughness rather than a lack of cohesion.
D. This option suggests that complex ideas are linked with multiple transition words, which can enhance cohesion.
Among these options, Option B, where the body paragraphs discuss ideas already brought up in the introduction, is an example of explanatory writing that lacks cohesion.
Q5:
To answer this question, you need to analyze how the transition word "therefore" in the first paragraph highlights a connection explaining why colonies were able to buy more goods. Here is the explanation for each option:
A. This option states that the transition word "therefore" signals a connection that helps explain why colonies had more money, not necessarily why they were able to buy more goods.
B. The transition word "therefore" does signify a connection, but it specifically helps explain why colonies were able to buy more British goods.
C. This option suggests that the transition word "therefore" highlights a distinction between the colonies' money and the British goods, which is not accurate.
D. This option suggests that the transition word "therefore" highlights a distinction between the goods the colonies bought from foreign countries and the goods they bought from the British, which is not accurate.
Among these options, Option B, stating that the transition word "therefore" signals a connection that helps explain why colonies were able to buy more British goods, is correct.