Coherence and Unity

Which of the following is a transition word that can be used to connect ideas between sentences?

• Apple

• However

• Quickly

• Table

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the purpose of using varied sentence structures in a paragraph?

• To make the writing more monotonous

• To connect ideas and improve coherence

• To confuse the reader

• To increase the word count

Which sentence uses a transition to connect two ideas?

• The sun was shining. The birds were singing.

• The sun was shining; therefore, the birds were singing.

• The sun was shining. The birds were singing loudly.

• The sun was shining. Birds.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the sentence that demonstrates coherence within a paragraph.

• She likes pizza. The sky is blue. Dogs bark.

• She likes pizza because it reminds her of family gatherings.

• She likes pizza. She also enjoys swimming.

• She likes pizza. The car is fast.

Choose the best transition to fill in the blank: "He studied hard for the exam; _____, he earned the highest grade in the class."

• Meanwhile

• Consequently

• Nevertheless

• Instead

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which revision best improves the unity of the following paragraph? "Maria enjoys painting. She also likes to read books. Her favorite color is blue."

• Maria enjoys painting. She also likes to read books. Her favorite color is blue.

• Maria enjoys painting and reading books, activities that allow her to express her creativity. Her favorite color is blue.

• Maria enjoys painting. She also likes to read books. She has a pet dog.

• Maria enjoys painting. She also likes to read books. She went to the store.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which sentence structure best connects the following ideas: "The team practiced every day. They won the championship."

• The team practiced every day. They won the championship.

• The team practiced every day, so they won the championship.

• The team practiced every day. The championship was won.

• The team practiced. The championship.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Select the sentence that uses both varied transitions and sentence structures to connect ideas:

• She went to the store. She bought apples.

• She went to the store; afterward, she bought apples.

• She went to the store, and she bought apples.

• She went to the store. Apples were bought.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Read the paragraph and choose the best revision for coherence and unity: "John loves playing basketball. He practices every weekend. His sister enjoys painting. They both like spending time outdoors."

• John loves playing basketball. He practices every weekend. His sister enjoys painting. They both like spending time outdoors.

• John loves playing basketball and practices every weekend. His sister enjoys painting, but together, they both like spending time outdoors.

• John loves playing basketball. He practices every weekend. His sister enjoys painting. She likes apples.

• John loves playing basketball. He practices every weekend. His sister enjoys painting. The car is red.

Which of the following paragraphs best demonstrates the use of varied transitions and sentence structures to connect ideas within and across paragraphs?

• I woke up. I ate breakfast. I went to school.

• I woke up, and then I ate breakfast. Afterward, I went to school, feeling ready for the day.

• I woke up. Breakfast. School.

• I woke up. I went to school. I ate breakfast.