Transitional Words and Phrases Review

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English
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11th Grade
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Hard
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Alegna Granados
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26 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are transitions used for in writing?
Transitions are used to add unnecessary details to writing.
Transitions are used to create smooth and logical connections between ideas, sentences, and paragraphs.
Transitions are used to make writing more repetitive.
Transitions are used to confuse the reader.
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.1C
CCSS.W.11-12.2C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between transition words and transition phrases?
Transition words and transition phrases have the same meaning.
Transition words are longer than transition phrases.
Transition words are single words, while transition phrases are groups of words.
Transition words are used at the beginning of a sentence, while transition phrases are used in the middle.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are transitions important in writing?
Transitions are not important in writing because they confuse the reader.
Transitions are important in writing because they create coherence and flow between ideas.
Transitions are important in writing because they make the text longer and more complex.
Transitions are not important in writing because they disrupt the flow of ideas.
Tags
CCSS.W.11-12.1C
CCSS.W.11-12.2C
CCSS.W.11-12.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Juan played with his toys all afternoon; ____________, he had no time to finish homework.
when
as a result
likewise
instantly
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.1
CCSS.L.11-12.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After the dance, Gru took his date for a milkshake; _________, Groot took his date for coffee.
all in all
consequently
as you can see
on the flip side
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
While watching the Olympics, first, Letty cheered on the Mexican soccer team; ______, she cheered for the Australian tennis teams and finally, she cheered for the Canadian curling team.
of course
next
nevertheless
for example
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The teenagers took a wrong turn; _________, their car ended up in the lake.
therefore
indeed
however
for example
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.1
CCSS.L.11-12.3
CCSS.L.11-12.4
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