Using Transitions to Guide Reader - AP English Language and Composition
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Identify the transition: '..., the results were analyzed.'
Identify the transition: '..., the results were analyzed.'
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Subsequently. Shows the next step in the process.
Subsequently. Shows the next step in the process.
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Choose the transition: '..., the hypothesis was valid.'
Choose the transition: '..., the hypothesis was valid.'
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In summary. Concludes by confirming the hypothesis worked.
In summary. Concludes by confirming the hypothesis worked.
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Identify the transition: 'The sun rose; ..., the birds began to sing.'
Identify the transition: 'The sun rose; ..., the birds began to sing.'
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Subsequently. Indicates temporal sequence or chronological order.
Subsequently. Indicates temporal sequence or chronological order.
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Which transition word indicates time or frequency?
Which transition word indicates time or frequency?
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Meanwhile. Shows simultaneous or temporal relationships.
Meanwhile. Shows simultaneous or temporal relationships.
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Select the transition: '..., the hypothesis was incorrect.'
Select the transition: '..., the hypothesis was incorrect.'
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Ultimately. Reaches final judgment about the hypothesis.
Ultimately. Reaches final judgment about the hypothesis.
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Find the transition: '..., the evidence was compelling.'
Find the transition: '..., the evidence was compelling.'
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Indeed. Emphasizes the strength of supporting evidence.
Indeed. Emphasizes the strength of supporting evidence.
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Identify the transition: '..., the team achieved its goals.'
Identify the transition: '..., the team achieved its goals.'
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In summary. Briefly recaps the team's accomplishments.
In summary. Briefly recaps the team's accomplishments.
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What transition should follow: 'The room was dark. ..., it was silent.'?
What transition should follow: 'The room was dark. ..., it was silent.'?
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Furthermore. Adds another similar quality to the description.
Furthermore. Adds another similar quality to the description.
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Choose the transition: '..., the results were promising.'
Choose the transition: '..., the results were promising.'
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In conclusion. Ends with final assessment of outcomes.
In conclusion. Ends with final assessment of outcomes.
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Identify the transition: '..., the experiment was a success.'
Identify the transition: '..., the experiment was a success.'
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Overall. Gives general evaluation of experimental results.
Overall. Gives general evaluation of experimental results.
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Choose the transition: 'He was tired; ..., he finished the race.'
Choose the transition: 'He was tired; ..., he finished the race.'
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Nevertheless. Continues despite physical exhaustion or difficulty.
Nevertheless. Continues despite physical exhaustion or difficulty.
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Select the word used to indicate a summary or conclusion.
Select the word used to indicate a summary or conclusion.
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In conclusion. Wraps up arguments with final thoughts.
In conclusion. Wraps up arguments with final thoughts.
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What transition is often used to compare similar ideas?
What transition is often used to compare similar ideas?
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Similarly. Draws comparisons between like concepts.
Similarly. Draws comparisons between like concepts.
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Which transition word indicates a result or consequence?
Which transition word indicates a result or consequence?
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Therefore. Shows logical consequence or conclusion.
Therefore. Shows logical consequence or conclusion.
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Select the transition that introduces an example.
Select the transition that introduces an example.
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For instance. Introduces specific examples to support claims.
For instance. Introduces specific examples to support claims.
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Choose the transition: '..., the results were promising.'
Choose the transition: '..., the results were promising.'
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In conclusion. Ends with final assessment of outcomes.
In conclusion. Ends with final assessment of outcomes.
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Choose the transition used to signal a sequence or order.
Choose the transition used to signal a sequence or order.
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Firstly. Begins an ordered list or sequence.
Firstly. Begins an ordered list or sequence.
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Select the best transition: '..., the theory was proven correct.'
Select the best transition: '..., the theory was proven correct.'
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Ultimately. Indicates final outcome or conclusion.
Ultimately. Indicates final outcome or conclusion.
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Identify the transition: 'The sun rose; ..., the birds began to sing.'
Identify the transition: 'The sun rose; ..., the birds began to sing.'
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Subsequently. Indicates temporal sequence or chronological order.
Subsequently. Indicates temporal sequence or chronological order.
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Select the transition: '..., the hypothesis was incorrect.'
Select the transition: '..., the hypothesis was incorrect.'
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Ultimately. Reaches final judgment about the hypothesis.
Ultimately. Reaches final judgment about the hypothesis.
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Choose the word that suggests a cause or reason.
Choose the word that suggests a cause or reason.
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Because. Explains the reason behind an action or result.
Because. Explains the reason behind an action or result.
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Which transition signals addition or continuation?
Which transition signals addition or continuation?
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Furthermore. Adds information to build on previous points.
Furthermore. Adds information to build on previous points.
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Select the word used to indicate a summary or conclusion.
Select the word used to indicate a summary or conclusion.
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In conclusion. Wraps up arguments with final thoughts.
In conclusion. Wraps up arguments with final thoughts.
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Find the transition: '..., the evidence was compelling.'
Find the transition: '..., the evidence was compelling.'
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Indeed. Emphasizes the strength of supporting evidence.
Indeed. Emphasizes the strength of supporting evidence.
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What transition is often used to compare similar ideas?
What transition is often used to compare similar ideas?
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Similarly. Draws comparisons between like concepts.
Similarly. Draws comparisons between like concepts.
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Select the transition: 'He studied hard; ..., he passed the exam.'
Select the transition: 'He studied hard; ..., he passed the exam.'
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Consequently. Shows result following from previous action.
Consequently. Shows result following from previous action.
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Which transition word is used to introduce a concession?
Which transition word is used to introduce a concession?
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Although. Acknowledges opposing viewpoints before continuing.
Although. Acknowledges opposing viewpoints before continuing.
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Which transition word indicates time or frequency?
Which transition word indicates time or frequency?
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Meanwhile. Shows simultaneous or temporal relationships.
Meanwhile. Shows simultaneous or temporal relationships.
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Identify the transition typically used for emphasis.
Identify the transition typically used for emphasis.
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Indeed. Strengthens or confirms a preceding statement.
Indeed. Strengthens or confirms a preceding statement.
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Identify the transition that signals a restatement or clarification.
Identify the transition that signals a restatement or clarification.
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In other words. Rephrases ideas for clarity or emphasis.
In other words. Rephrases ideas for clarity or emphasis.
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