Transition

Which of the following is the BEST transition sentence to introduce Paragraph 2? Par. 1 main idea: Pineapples are delicious and nutritious. Par. 2 main idea: Oranges are a tasty and healthy fruit.

• While pineapples are delicious and nutritious, oranges have other appeals.

• On the other hand, oranges are also tasty and healthy.

• Like pineapples, oranges are tasty and healthy.

• For example, oranges are tasty and healthy.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is the BEST transition sentence to introduce Paragraph 2? Par. 1 main idea: Video games are often criticized for their negative effect on players--especially young people. Par. 2 main idea: Studies show that video games offer relaxation and valuable entertainment to young people.

• In addition to being criticized for their negative effects, video games offer relaxation and entertainment.

• In spite of all this criticism, studies show that video games may offer important benefits for young people.

• Certainly, video games provide relaxation and entertainment.

• As a result of this criticism, video games provide many benefits for young people.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is the BEST transition sentence to introduce Paragraph 2? Par. 1 main idea: Living off-campus can be a more affordable option for many college students than living in the dorms. Par. 2 main idea: Off-campus living gives college students more freedom and flexibility to choose roommates, cook their own food, and live independently.

• To demonstrate, living off campus provides college students opportunities for freedom and flexibility.

• Subsequently, it gives college students more freedom and flexibility in a range of areas.

• While off-campus living is affordable, it gives college students more freedom and flexibility.

• Equally important as the financial benefits of off-campus living are the freedom and flexibility this choice offers students.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is the BEST transition sentence to introduce Paragraph 2? Par. 1 main idea: "Fast fashion," the industry of quickly and cheaply producing low-quality clothes and accessories, causes a great deal of harm. Par. 2 main idea: The workers who produce "fast fashion," such as stylish, $5 t-shirts, often work for low wages in dangerous conditions.

• Meanwhile, workers who produce fast fashion make low wages and operate in dangerous conditions.

• Regardless, the working conditions of those who produce fast fashion challenge the benefit of this industry.

• For instance, the workers who produce fast fashion are one group who suffer from the industry.

• Also, workers who sew these clothes suffer.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Fill in the blank with the BEST transition word:

_________ I'm tired, I can't sleep.

• Because

• Although

• Nevertheless

• To demonstrate,

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Fill in the blank with the BEST transition word:

_________ the intellectual benefits, reading provides stress relief, benefits mental health, and helps people empathize with others.

• In addition to

• Despite

• As an illustration of

• As a result of

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

I have eighty-eight baseball cards in my collection.

____________ I also have seventy-three football cards.

• For example,

• In addition,

• In other words,

• Furthermore,

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

She didn’t enjoy running the confidence course. ________ she always did her best.

• For example,

• However,

• Instead,

• Even so,

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

I had forgotten I had a container of yogurt in the back of the fridge. ________________ it went moldy.

• Instead,

• Subsequently,

• On the other hand,

• Actually,

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Oh, I hope I have enough money to buy lunch. ___________ I’ll have to eat this sardine and onion sandwich my mom made.

• As a result,

• Otherwise,

• Consequently,

• On the other hand,

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3