
Correctly Identifying Syntactic Variety
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Select the type of of transitional word or phrase used in the sentence:
A water main downtown broke this morning, so several businesses had no water for hours.
addition
time
comparison
Answer explanation
The correct choice is cause and effect because the sentence shows the result of the water main breaking, which caused several businesses to have no water.
2.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match the following descriptions of transitions with their correct types.
Describes an extra piece of information
comparison
Draws parallels or notes similarities
addition
Highlights differences or oppositions
time
Indicates a sequence or duration
contrast
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Choose the answer that correctly identifies the nature of the underlined transition.
Larry will probably be a late bloomer socially, just like his older brothers.
time
contrast
comparison
cause and effect
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'comparison' because the sentence is comparing Larry to his older brothers in terms of being a late bloomer socially.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Choose the answer that correctly identifies the nature of the underlined transition.
There are ways you can make boring tasks more pleasant. For instance, bring a portable radio and listen to music on the earphones while you work.
contrast
comparison
illustration/example
cause and effect
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'illustration/example' because the sentence provides an example of how to make boring tasks more pleasant.
5.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Match the following descriptions of transitions with their correct type.
A sequence of events described in chronological order.
contrast
Showing similarities between two or more items.
comparison
Providing a specific instance to explain or support a general statement.
time
Highlighting differences between two or more items.
illustration/example
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke correctly predicted that satellites would be used for communication. Moreover, in 1947 he correctly predicted that 1959 would be the year the first rocket to the moon was launched.
Which type of transitional word or phrase is used in the sentence?
addition
time
contrast
cause and effect
Answer explanation
The correct transitional word used in the sentence is 'addition' as it indicates that the information provided is adding to the previous point about Arthur C. Clarke's predictions.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Some people in New Jersey built their houses very close to the shoreline. Consequently, they have had to spend a lot of money trying to protect their property from the sea.
Which type of transitional word or phrase is used in the sentence?
addition
contrast
illustration/example
cause and effect
Answer explanation
The correct transitional word or phrase used in the sentence is 'cause and effect' because it shows the relationship between people building houses close to the shoreline and having to spend money to protect their property from the sea.
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