Transition words and pronouns

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In conclusion is an example of ...

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Time order

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First, then, next are examples of:

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Time order transitions

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Although, but, on the other hand are all:

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Contrast words

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Since, Due to, As are all

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Cause transition words

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Similarly, also, likewise are all:

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Compare words

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Consequently, as a result of, for this reason, and thus are all

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Effect Transition words

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Pronoun 'they' refers to in the passage:

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stars

Answer explanation

The sentence that contains the pronoun asked about says "They twinkled in the sky". Simply replace each answer choice in the sentence and ask what is twinkling?

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Correct use of personal pronouns: This is Silvia. She is my best friend. Next week, we will go to school together.

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Front

Rachel woke up thirsty at Lisa's house and got a glass of water. What type of pronoun is “herself”?

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reflexive

Answer explanation

Be careful not to confuse reflexive and intensive. Remember for intensive there needs to be a Noun next to the pronoun ending in self or pronoun right next to a pronoun ending in self

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Words in the sentence that can be replaced with a personal pronoun: The marching band loaded the instruments onto the school bus and headed to the state competition.

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the marching band