Use Transitions to Create Cohesion - 7th Grade Writing
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What type of relationship does the transition "meanwhile" signal?
What type of relationship does the transition "meanwhile" signal?
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Time shift or simultaneous events. Shows events happening at the same time or a shift in time.
Time shift or simultaneous events. Shows events happening at the same time or a shift in time.
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Which transition best completes this sentence to show clarification: "The plan is flawed; ___, it ignores the budget limits."
Which transition best completes this sentence to show clarification: "The plan is flawed; ___, it ignores the budget limits."
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in other words. Restates the flaw more specifically.
in other words. Restates the flaw more specifically.
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Which transition best introduces an example: "for instance" or "consequently"?
Which transition best introduces an example: "for instance" or "consequently"?
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For instance. "For instance" introduces examples; "consequently" shows results.
For instance. "For instance" introduces examples; "consequently" shows results.
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What is the most accurate meaning of "cohesion" in writing?
What is the most accurate meaning of "cohesion" in writing?
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Ideas connect smoothly so the text flows logically. Cohesion means ideas stick together through clear connections.
Ideas connect smoothly so the text flows logically. Cohesion means ideas stick together through clear connections.
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Which transition best signals addition: "however" or "furthermore"?
Which transition best signals addition: "however" or "furthermore"?
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Furthermore. "Furthermore" adds information; "however" contrasts.
Furthermore. "Furthermore" adds information; "however" contrasts.
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Which transition best completes this sentence to show comparison: "Both poems use imagery; ___, both focus on nature."
Which transition best completes this sentence to show comparison: "Both poems use imagery; ___, both focus on nature."
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similarly. Shows the poems share another common feature.
similarly. Shows the poems share another common feature.
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What is the purpose of transitions in informational writing?
What is the purpose of transitions in informational writing?
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To create cohesion and clarify relationships among ideas. Transitions connect ideas smoothly and show how they relate.
To create cohesion and clarify relationships among ideas. Transitions connect ideas smoothly and show how they relate.
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What type of relationship does the transition "similarly" signal?
What type of relationship does the transition "similarly" signal?
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Comparison. Shows that two things share common characteristics.
Comparison. Shows that two things share common characteristics.
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What type of relationship does the transition "in contrast" signal?
What type of relationship does the transition "in contrast" signal?
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Contrast. Highlights differences between two ideas or concepts.
Contrast. Highlights differences between two ideas or concepts.
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What type of relationship does the transition "in addition" signal?
What type of relationship does the transition "in addition" signal?
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Addition of information. Adds more supporting information to the previous point.
Addition of information. Adds more supporting information to the previous point.
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What type of relationship does the transition "first" signal in a process paragraph?
What type of relationship does the transition "first" signal in a process paragraph?
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Sequence or order. Indicates the beginning of a step-by-step process.
Sequence or order. Indicates the beginning of a step-by-step process.
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Which transition best signals a second supporting point after a first point?
Which transition best signals a second supporting point after a first point?
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Furthermore. Adds another point while maintaining formal tone.
Furthermore. Adds another point while maintaining formal tone.
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Which transition best completes this sentence to show contrast: "The data seems clear; ___, it is incomplete."
Which transition best completes this sentence to show contrast: "The data seems clear; ___, it is incomplete."
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however. Creates contrast between seemingly clear and incomplete data.
however. Creates contrast between seemingly clear and incomplete data.
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Which transition best completes this sentence to show cause: "___ the roads were icy, school was canceled."
Which transition best completes this sentence to show cause: "___ the roads were icy, school was canceled."
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Because. Shows icy roads as the cause of school cancellation.
Because. Shows icy roads as the cause of school cancellation.
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Which transition best completes this sentence to show result: "The storm intensified; ___, flights were delayed."
Which transition best completes this sentence to show result: "The storm intensified; ___, flights were delayed."
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therefore. Shows flight delays as a result of the storm.
therefore. Shows flight delays as a result of the storm.
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Which transition best completes this sentence to introduce an example: "Many mammals hibernate; ___, bears lower their heart rate."
Which transition best completes this sentence to introduce an example: "Many mammals hibernate; ___, bears lower their heart rate."
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for example. Introduces bears as a specific example of hibernating mammals.
for example. Introduces bears as a specific example of hibernating mammals.
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What type of relationship does the transition "because" signal?
What type of relationship does the transition "because" signal?
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Cause and effect (reason). Introduces the reason or explanation for something.
Cause and effect (reason). Introduces the reason or explanation for something.
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Which transition best completes this sentence to conclude: "The evidence is consistent; ___, the claim is well supported."
Which transition best completes this sentence to conclude: "The evidence is consistent; ___, the claim is well supported."
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in conclusion. Signals a final summary statement based on evidence.
in conclusion. Signals a final summary statement based on evidence.
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Which transition best completes this sentence to show concession: "___ the method is slow, it is reliable."
Which transition best completes this sentence to show concession: "___ the method is slow, it is reliable."
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Although. Acknowledges a drawback while emphasizing a positive quality.
Although. Acknowledges a drawback while emphasizing a positive quality.
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Which transition best completes this sentence to show sequence: "___, gather materials. Next, follow the directions."
Which transition best completes this sentence to show sequence: "___, gather materials. Next, follow the directions."
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First. Marks the initial step in a sequential process.
First. Marks the initial step in a sequential process.
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What type of relationship does the transition "however" signal?
What type of relationship does the transition "however" signal?
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Contrast. Shows opposition or contradiction to the previous statement.
Contrast. Shows opposition or contradiction to the previous statement.
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What type of relationship does the transition "for example" signal?
What type of relationship does the transition "for example" signal?
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Example or illustration. Introduces a specific instance to support a general statement.
Example or illustration. Introduces a specific instance to support a general statement.
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What type of relationship does the transition "therefore" signal?
What type of relationship does the transition "therefore" signal?
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Cause and effect (result). Shows that what follows is a consequence of what came before.
Cause and effect (result). Shows that what follows is a consequence of what came before.
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Which transition best signals contrast: "similarly" or "on the other hand"?
Which transition best signals contrast: "similarly" or "on the other hand"?
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On the other hand. "On the other hand" contrasts; "similarly" compares.
On the other hand. "On the other hand" contrasts; "similarly" compares.
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What does the transition category "sequence/time" signal between ideas?
What does the transition category "sequence/time" signal between ideas?
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It shows order or when events/steps occur. Time transitions organize events chronologically.
It shows order or when events/steps occur. Time transitions organize events chronologically.
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