Which activity is an excellent strategy to help maintain strong teeth and healthy gums?
(1 point)
Responses
treating gum disease
treating gum disease
treating tooth decay
treating tooth decay
wearing a mouth guard
wearing a mouth guard
eating a well-rounded, proper diet
eating a well-rounded, proper diet
The hair on your body is able to help keep you healthy in many different ways. Your hair (1) protects the scalp from sunlight and provides insulation from the cold. (2) Hair from nostrils, ears, and _____ prevents debris from entering the body.
(1 point)
Responses
eyebrows
eyebrows
eyelashes
eyelashes
hands
hands
mustache
eyebrows
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
as a result
as a result
due to
due to
finally
finally
therefore
due to
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 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 identify causes and effects
to identify causes and effects
to keep the reader interested
to keep the reader interested
to make the ideas clear
to make the ideas clear
to make counterclaims weaker
to make counterclaims weaker
to repeatedly state your claim