Transitions
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- Q1
What is the purpose of the transitional phrase "for instance?"
to introduce evidence
to explain evidence
to conclude a paragraph
120s - Q2
What is the purpose of the transition "regardless"?
to rebut an opposing view
to add more evidence
to introduce a claim
120s - Q3
What is the purpose of the transition "likewise"?
to explain evidence
to counter a claim
to add more evidence
120s - Q4
What is the purpose of the transitional phrase "on the contrary"?
to introduce evidence
to rebut someone else's idea
to introduce a claim
120s - Q5
What is the purpose of the transition "furthermore"?
to explain evidence
to counter a point
to add more evidence
120s - Q6
What is the purpose of the transitional phrase "in other words"?
to rebut a counterclaim
to add more evidence
to explain evidence
120s - Q7
What is the purpose of the transition "clearly, this reveals"?
to introduce evidence
to explain evidence
to begin a topic sentence
120s - Q8
What is the purpose of the transition "to illustrate"?
to rebut a counterclaim
to explain evidence
To introduce evidence
120s - Q9
Complete the text with the transition that best connects the two pieces of supporting evidence. "Vegetarian diets offer several health benefits over diets that include meat. Research has found that vegetarians are at lower risk for developing heart disease and obesity. ______ vegetarians have lower incidences of colorectal and breast cancers."
Additionally
However
To put it differently
120s - Q10
Complete the text with the transition that best connects the claim to the evidence that supports it. "Today's smartest companies know the value of encouraging creativity in their employees. _____, a number of technology companies ask employees to dedicate a certain portion of their hours to the development of new ideas."
To take one example
Moreover
Likewise
120s - Q11
Complete the text with the transition that best connects the two pieces of supporting evidence. "The practice of genetically modifying food crops comes with significant risks. Farmers who grow genetically modified crops have had to use more pesticides to grow crops. ______, widespread use of these pesticides has lead to an increase in resistant pests and weeds."
In other words
Admittedly
Furthermore
120s - Q12
Complete the text with the transition that best connects the counterclaim to the writer's rebuttal to that counterclaim. "Some say that young children should not be given pets because they may not be ready for the responsibilities involved. ______ pets can be a great way for children to learn responsibility."
On the contrary
To illustrate
Evidently
120s - Q13
Complete the text with the transition that best connects the supporting evidence to explanation of that evidence. "Although the number of people who undergo cosmetic surgery continues to grow, many need to learn the dangers of plastic surgery. Procedures may go awry, relationships with family may alter, and the physical changes may not meet expectations. _________, plastic surgery involves physical and emotional risks."
Clearly
Nonetheless
For instance
120s - Q14
Complete the text with the transition that best connects the claim to the evidence that supports it. "Scientists should stop anti-aging research because drastically extending people's lives is likely to have negative consequences on society as a whole. ______, artificially extending the human lifespan would mean an enormous increase in health care costs."
Regardless
As one example
In other words
120s - Q15
Complete the text with the transition that best connects the supporting evidence to analysis of that evidence. "Digital devices offer new opportunities-and challenges-for reading. A 2010 survey found that 83% of parents would encourage their children to read e-books; meanwhile, more than half of the parents surveyed were also worried that as their children spent more time on digital devices, they would be less likely to engage in reading for fun. ____ they are concerned that the distractions posed by devices, such as gaming, might detract from time for reading."
However
By way of illustration
Apparently
120s