What is the primary purpose of transitions in an essay?

Understanding Transitions in Essays

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To add more words to the essay
To link ideas and show their connections
To confuse the reader
To make the essay longer
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a function of transition words within a paragraph?
Adding unrelated ideas
Expressing different kinds of relationships
Ensuring smooth flow between sentences
Building on previous sentences
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word can be used to add another related advantage?
Finally
Moreover
Therefore
However
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of transition words are used to show cause and effect?
Finally
In addition
On the other hand
Therefore
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word is used to show a consequence?
Therefore
Finally
Moreover
However
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word would you use to highlight a contrast?
Furthermore
As a result
However
Subsequently
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which transition word can be used to show disagreement?
On the other hand
Therefore
In addition
Furthermore
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