Why do writers use transitions?(1 point)
Responses
to explain a counterclaim.
to explain a counterclaim.
to state a claim.
to state a claim.
to provide facts.
to provide facts.
to connect ideas.
to connect ideas.
Which transition word or phrase signals the cause in a cause and effect relationship?(1 point)
Responses
finally
finally
due to
due to
as a result
as a result
therefore
as a result
Which statement is true about the transitions because and as a result in the following sentences?
Amir reached his savings goal because he worked hard at his new job all summer. As a result, he was able to buy the new skates that he wanted.
(1 point)
Responses
Both because and as a result signal an effect.
Both because and as a result signal an effect.
Because signals an effect and as a result signals a cause.
Because signals an effect and as a result signals a cause.
Because signals a cause and as a result signals an effect.
Because signals a cause and as a result signals an effect.
Both because and as a result signal a cause.
Both because and as a result signal a cause.
Because signals a cause and as a result signals an effect.
Why is it important to vary sentence structure and use effective transitions in an argument? Select two answers.(1 point)
Responses
to make the ideas clear
to make the ideas clear
to keep the reader interested
to keep the reader interested
to make counterclaims weaker
to make counterclaims weaker
to repeatedly state your claim
to repeatedly state your claim
to identify causes and effects
to make the ideas clear
to keep the reader interested
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Many animals are not kept in their natural habitats at zoos, _______, they do not act as they would in nature.
Which word or phrase should be used as a transition?
(1 point)
Responses
due to
due to
because
because
as
as
consequently