Use Transitions to Connect Ideas - AP English Language and Composition
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What transition is suitable for indicating a continuation?
What transition is suitable for indicating a continuation?
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Additionally. Continues building on the existing argument.
Additionally. Continues building on the existing argument.
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Find and correct the transition error: 'He was tired, thus he stayed.'
Find and correct the transition error: 'He was tired, thus he stayed.'
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Correct: 'He was tired; thus, he stayed.'. Semicolon needed before transitional adverb 'thus'.
Correct: 'He was tired; thus, he stayed.'. Semicolon needed before transitional adverb 'thus'.
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Which transition introduces a summary of evidence?
Which transition introduces a summary of evidence?
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Overall. Provides a general assessment of all evidence.
Overall. Provides a general assessment of all evidence.
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Identify the transition that signals a reiteration.
Identify the transition that signals a reiteration.
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To reiterate. Restates the same point for emphasis.
To reiterate. Restates the same point for emphasis.
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Which transition signals a refinement of a previous idea?
Which transition signals a refinement of a previous idea?
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More specifically. Narrows focus to provide more detail.
More specifically. Narrows focus to provide more detail.
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What transition indicates a reiteration of a previous statement?
What transition indicates a reiteration of a previous statement?
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To repeat. Restates the same information again.
To repeat. Restates the same information again.
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Identify the transition that introduces a minor point.
Identify the transition that introduces a minor point.
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Incidentally. Adds a related but less important detail.
Incidentally. Adds a related but less important detail.
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Which transition indicates a sequential order?
Which transition indicates a sequential order?
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Secondly. Shows the second item in a sequence.
Secondly. Shows the second item in a sequence.
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What transition signals a transition to a broader perspective?
What transition signals a transition to a broader perspective?
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From a broader perspective. Shifts to a wider, more general viewpoint.
From a broader perspective. Shifts to a wider, more general viewpoint.
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Which transition is used to compare two ideas?
Which transition is used to compare two ideas?
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Similarly. Shows two ideas share common characteristics.
Similarly. Shows two ideas share common characteristics.
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What transition introduces an example?
What transition introduces an example?
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For instance. Introduces a specific example to support the claim.
For instance. Introduces a specific example to support the claim.
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Choose the word that best signals a conclusion.
Choose the word that best signals a conclusion.
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In conclusion. Signals the final summary or ending point.
In conclusion. Signals the final summary or ending point.
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Identify the transition that shows contrast.
Identify the transition that shows contrast.
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However. Signals contrast with the previous idea.
However. Signals contrast with the previous idea.
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Which transition indicates an addition of information?
Which transition indicates an addition of information?
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Furthermore. Adds more information to the existing point.
Furthermore. Adds more information to the existing point.
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What transition signals a cause-and-effect relationship?
What transition signals a cause-and-effect relationship?
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Therefore. Shows a cause produces this effect.
Therefore. Shows a cause produces this effect.
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What transition signals an illustration?
What transition signals an illustration?
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Such as. Introduces examples that demonstrate the point.
Such as. Introduces examples that demonstrate the point.
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Identify the transition that introduces a condition.
Identify the transition that introduces a condition.
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Provided that. Sets up a requirement or stipulation.
Provided that. Sets up a requirement or stipulation.
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Which transition introduces a hypothetical situation?
Which transition introduces a hypothetical situation?
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Suppose that. Introduces an imaginary or theoretical scenario.
Suppose that. Introduces an imaginary or theoretical scenario.
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Identify the transition that signals a comparison.
Identify the transition that signals a comparison.
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Likewise. Shows two things are similar or parallel.
Likewise. Shows two things are similar or parallel.
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What transition indicates a reinforcement of an idea?
What transition indicates a reinforcement of an idea?
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Moreover. Strengthens the argument with additional support.
Moreover. Strengthens the argument with additional support.
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Choose the transition that indicates repetition.
Choose the transition that indicates repetition.
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Again. Indicates the same point is being restated.
Again. Indicates the same point is being restated.
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What transition signals an exception to a rule?
What transition signals an exception to a rule?
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Except for. Introduces what doesn't follow the general rule.
Except for. Introduces what doesn't follow the general rule.
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Identify the transition that signals a digression.
Identify the transition that signals a digression.
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Incidentally. Introduces a side note or tangential point.
Incidentally. Introduces a side note or tangential point.
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Which transition suggests a restatement of a previous idea?
Which transition suggests a restatement of a previous idea?
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In essence. Captures the fundamental meaning of the idea.
In essence. Captures the fundamental meaning of the idea.
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What transition is appropriate for summarizing an argument?
What transition is appropriate for summarizing an argument?
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To sum up. Introduces a final summary of key points.
To sum up. Introduces a final summary of key points.
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Identify the transition that signals clarification.
Identify the transition that signals clarification.
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In other words. Restates the idea in clearer terms.
In other words. Restates the idea in clearer terms.
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What transition indicates a result?
What transition indicates a result?
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Consequently. Shows what happens as a result.
Consequently. Shows what happens as a result.
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Choose the transition that signals an alternative.
Choose the transition that signals an alternative.
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Alternatively. Presents a different option or choice.
Alternatively. Presents a different option or choice.
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What transition connects contrasting ideas within a sentence?
What transition connects contrasting ideas within a sentence?
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Yet. Connects opposing ideas within one sentence.
Yet. Connects opposing ideas within one sentence.
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Identify the transition that signals a time relationship.
Identify the transition that signals a time relationship.
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Meanwhile. Shows events happening at the same time.
Meanwhile. Shows events happening at the same time.
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