Which transition word or phrase signals the cause in a cause and effect relationship?(1 point)

Responses

due to
due to

therefore
therefore

finally
finally

as a result

In that case, the correct answer would be "due to".

The correct response is "Because signals a cause and as a result signals an effect."

The correct responses are:

- to make the ideas clear
- to keep the reader interested

Correct answer: due to, therefore, as a result

you can only pick one

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

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.

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.

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 identify causes and effects
to identify causes and effects

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

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
consequently
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The correct transition to use in the sentence is "therefore".

due to

due to

because
because

as
as

consequently