7th Grade Writing Flashcards: Use Transitions To Create Cohesion

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This deck focuses on Use Transitions To Create Cohesion, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for 7th Grade Writing.

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Flashcard 1: Identify the best transition for a second supporting detail: "First" or "Additionally"?

Answer: Additionally. "Additionally" adds more support; "First" begins a sequence.

Flashcard 2: Which transition best signals addition: "however" or "furthermore"?

Answer: Furthermore. "Furthermore" adds information; "however" contrasts.

Flashcard 3: Which transition best signals clarification: "in other words" or "meanwhile"?

Answer: In other words. "In other words" rephrases; "meanwhile" shows simultaneous time.

Flashcard 4: Which transition best signals time order: "next" or "therefore"?

Answer: Next. "Next" shows sequence; "therefore" shows conclusion.

Flashcard 5: Which transition best completes this sentence to show cause: "  the roads were icy, school was canceled."

Answer: Because. Shows icy roads as the cause of school cancellation.

Flashcard 6: Which transition best signals cause: "because" or "for example"?

Answer: Because. "Because" introduces a reason; "for example" introduces an instance.

Flashcard 7: Which transition best introduces an example: "for instance" or "consequently"?

Answer: For instance. "For instance" introduces examples; "consequently" shows results.

Flashcard 8: Which transition best signals effect: "as a result" or "in contrast"?

Answer: As a result. "As a result" shows outcome; "in contrast" shows difference.

Flashcard 9: What does the transition category "clarification" signal between ideas?

Answer: It restates or explains an idea more clearly. Clarification transitions help explain complex ideas simply.

Flashcard 10: What type of relationship does the transition "for example" signal?

Answer: Example or illustration. Introduces a specific instance to support a general statement.

Flashcard 11: Find the best transition to show a condition: "if" or "for example"?

Answer: If. "If" introduces conditions; "for example" introduces instances.

Flashcard 12: What type of relationship does the transition "similarly" signal?

Answer: Comparison. Shows that two things share common characteristics.

Flashcard 13: Which transition best completes this sentence to show result: "The storm intensified;  , flights were delayed."

Answer: therefore. Shows flight delays as a result of the storm.

Flashcard 14: What type of relationship does the transition "in addition" signal?

Answer: Addition of information. Adds more supporting information to the previous point.

Flashcard 15: Which transition best signals contrast: "similarly" or "on the other hand"?

Answer: On the other hand. "On the other hand" contrasts; "similarly" compares.

Flashcard 16: Which transition best completes this sentence to conclude: "The evidence is consistent;  , the claim is well supported."

Answer: in conclusion. Signals a final summary statement based on evidence.

Flashcard 17: What type of relationship does the transition "therefore" signal?

Answer: Cause and effect (result). Shows that what follows is a consequence of what came before.

Flashcard 18: What type of relationship does the transition "in contrast" signal?

Answer: Contrast. Highlights differences between two ideas or concepts.

Flashcard 19: What is the most accurate meaning of "cohesion" in writing?

Answer: Ideas connect smoothly so the text flows logically. Cohesion means ideas stick together through clear connections.

Flashcard 20: What is the purpose of transitions in informative writing?

Answer: To create cohesion and clarify relationships among ideas. Transitions link ideas smoothly and show how they relate.

Flashcard 21: What does the transition category "example/illustration" signal between ideas?

Answer: It introduces an example that supports a point. Example transitions introduce specific instances of a general idea.

Flashcard 22: Choose the transition that signals a stronger contrast than "but": "however" or "also"?

Answer: However. "However" is more formal and emphatic than "but."

Flashcard 23: What is the purpose of transitions in informational writing?

Answer: To create cohesion and clarify relationships among ideas. Transitions connect ideas smoothly and show how they relate.

Flashcard 24: Which transition best signals conclusion: "overall" or "likewise"?

Answer: Overall. "Overall" summarizes; "likewise" shows similarity.

Flashcard 25: What type of relationship does the transition "however" signal?

Answer: Contrast. Shows opposition or contradiction to the previous statement.

Flashcard 26: What type of relationship does the transition "first" signal in a process paragraph?

Answer: Sequence or order. Indicates the beginning of a step-by-step process.

Flashcard 27: Which transition best completes this sentence to show contrast: "The data seems clear;  , it is incomplete."

Answer: however. Creates contrast between seemingly clear and incomplete data.

Flashcard 28: What does the transition category "sequence/time" signal between ideas?

Answer: It shows order or when events/steps occur. Time transitions organize events chronologically.

Flashcard 29: Which transition best signals a second supporting point after a first point?

Answer: Furthermore. Adds another point while maintaining formal tone.

Flashcard 30: What does the transition category "contrast" signal between ideas?

Answer: It shows differences or an opposing idea. Contrast transitions highlight opposing or different ideas.

Flashcard 31: Which transition best completes this sentence to show sequence: " , gather materials. Next, follow the directions."

Answer: First. Marks the initial step in a sequential process.

Flashcard 32: What type of relationship does the transition "meanwhile" signal?

Answer: Time shift or simultaneous events. Shows events happening at the same time or a shift in time.

Flashcard 33: What does the transition category "conclusion" signal to the reader?

Answer: It signals a wrap-up or final inference. Conclusion transitions indicate the end and summarize key points.

Flashcard 34: What does the transition category "cause and effect" signal between ideas?

Answer: It shows why something happens and what results. These transitions link reasons to their outcomes.

Flashcard 35: Which transition best completes this sentence to introduce an example: "Many mammals hibernate;  , bears lower their heart rate."

Answer: for example. Introduces bears as a specific example of hibernating mammals.

Flashcard 36: What type of relationship does the transition "because" signal?

Answer: Cause and effect (reason). Introduces the reason or explanation for something.

Flashcard 37: Which transition best completes this sentence to show comparison: "Both poems use imagery;  , both focus on nature."

Answer: similarly. Shows the poems share another common feature.

Flashcard 38: What does the transition category "addition" signal between ideas?

Answer: It adds information or supports a previous point. Addition transitions connect similar or supporting ideas.

Flashcard 39: Which transition best completes this sentence to show concession: "  the method is slow, it is reliable."

Answer: Although. Acknowledges a drawback while emphasizing a positive quality.

Flashcard 40: Which transition best completes this sentence to show clarification: "The plan is flawed;  , it ignores the budget limits."

Answer: in other words. Restates the flaw more specifically.