Transitions (EOC III Practice)

Which transitions show the correct relationships? Curiosity - Kyara

In light of this In the process, in particular, However, as a matter of fact

You Know You Can Dance Which linking phrase could be added to sentence 3 to improve its flow?

In other words,

Which transition show the correct relationship? The Great War - Kyara

"Subsequently" is the correct transition because it shows the declaration of war was a consequence of the assassination. For the second answer, the transition "At this point" is correct because it describes the sequential order of events. In the third drop-down menu, "Consequently" correctly shows that Britain and France's declaration of war was a consequence of Germany declaring war first. Lastly, "Nevertheless" correctly contrasts the idea that the celebrated peace did not last long.

Which transition would best fit the blank if sentence 4 and sentence 5 were combined?

Because

What is the function of the transitional phrase First of all as used in sentence 4?

to signal a sequence

Stonehenge was produced by a culture with no written language, so the certainty of its purpose has largely been a subject of debate. Not _______ recently have more credible theories arisen to replace the legends and speculations that surround this mysterious structure.Which transitional word or phrase would best combine the ideas of the two sentences by signaling sequence?

until

Which of these sentences would best be added between sentences 3 & 4 for cohesiveness?

A high school reunion is an excellent setting to study social reactions and displays of envy

Which of these sentences would best be added between sentences 3 and 4 for cohesiveness?

A high school reunion is an excellent setting to study social reactions and displays of envy.

Which transitional phrase would best begin sentence 6?

All in all,

Identify the best transitional word or phrase to fill the blank in sentence 4.

As a result

Using climate models, scientists have confirmed that Earth's climate has warmed in recent decades. _______, the geographical ranges of bird, butterfly, and plant species in the U.S. and Europe have shifted northward of their familiar climates.Which transitional word or phrase would best combine the ideas of the two sentences by signaling cause and effect?

As a result

Which transitional word or phrase would best begin sentence 3

As a result,

Which transitions show the correct relationships? Mount Everest

In fact Consequently However Nevertheless

Which linking word or phrase should begin sentence 2 for clarity?

Consequently

"Sullivan suffered various injuries throughout these encounters, though none were serious enough to be life threatening."Which transitional phrase would best begin the sentence?

Consequently,

Which transitional word or phrase would best begin sentence 2?

Due to

Which linking phrase best fills in the blank in sentence 6?

Even worse

Identify the best linking word to complete sentence 12.

Finally

Choose the linking word or phrase that best connects the ideas of sentences 4 and 5.

For one thing,

Charles Darwin stated that the fossil record of organisms shows an overall pattern of successive change. _______, within a specific group such as mammals, extinct species that have lived more recently tend to be more similar to species that exist today than to species that lived long ago.Which transitional word would best combine the ideas of the two sentences by signaling addition?

Furthermore

Which transitional word or phrase would best begin sentence 7?

However,

Which transitions show the correct relationships? Antarctica

In the first drop-down menu, the correct transition is "Consequently," as it correctly shows that because of the Earth's tilt, Antarctica remains dark for six months. In the second drop-down menu, the correct transition is "As a result," because the transition points out the effect of so much frozen water in Antarctica. In the third drop-down menu, the correct transition is "In that case," because it indicates that due to the harsh conditions of Antarctica, survival there is very difficult. In the final drop-down menu, the correct transition is "On the other hand," as it shows the difference between male and female penguins' methods of adapting to the harsh climate.

Which transitions show the correct relationships? Challenger Deep

In the first drop-down menu, the correct transition is "yet" because it presents the disparity between deep-space and deep-sea explorations. For the second drop-down menu, the correct answer is "Incidentally" because this word shows that the author is discussing supplemental information. In the third drop-down menu, "In fact" is the correct transition because this transition provides additional information. The final answer is "Thus" because this transition summarizes the point that deep-ocean exploration is difficult.

Which linking word or phrase would best be added to sentence 3?

Namely,

Choose the sentence that best links the ideas of sentences 6 and 7

One way to do so is through a well-known charitable organization

How do the underlined transitions move the article along?

They show a sequence.

Which transitions show the correct relationships? Oceanography

To be specific, As a matter of fact, Accordingly, However

Which sentence could best be added to the last paragraph to connect one idea to another?

To make the matters worse, most of us do not consider the fact that our daily actions affect the universe in a grand scheme.

How should these sentences 8 and 9 be combined to improve cohesion?

You can captivate your audience with a powerful opening, a striking middle, and a dynamic ending; however, ensure that the movements transition smoothly.

"He took the game too personally. A player on the opposing team made an inappropriate late play against his son, so Cory tackled the boy on the other team. The boy was wearing his equipment and was not hurt. Afterwards, Mr. Petero left the stadium."What word or phrase indicates a transition?

afterwards

What word or phrase indicates a transition

as a result

What is the purpose of the transitional phrase in sentence 2?

exemplification

"The old proverb that lightning never strikes twice is just not true. Take, ___________, Roy Cleveland Sullivan, who for much of his life worked as a forest ranger at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia."Which transitional word or phrase would best fit in the blank?

for example

Of the hundreds of dramas written and performed during the classical age, only a limited number of plays have survived. Take the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus, _______, who is known to have written between seventy and ninety plays, out of which only seven remain.Which transitional word or phrase would best combine the ideas of the two sentences by signaling illustration?

for instance

"Furthermore, he added six letters from different languages, including German, Swedish, and Romanian. The change in the writing system benefited Turkey greatly. During the 1930s, the literacy rate shot up to 70%."What word or phrase marks a transition?

furthermore

"There has been a rise in parental involvement through sports. Parents take the games very seriously. They want to see their kids win and do well. However, there is a line that should not be crossed, and this weekend, in California, Cory Petero crossed that line."What word or phrase marks a transition in this paragraph?

however

Which transitional word or phrase would best combine the ideas of the two sentences by signaling comparison?

in the same manner

You Know You Can Dance What word is used as a transition in this paragraph?

likewise

"He tried to run away but was struck down _______."Which transitional word or phrase would best fit the blank?

regardless

"This portion of his journey should take less than one month to complete. He will _______ continue his walk across the United States."Choose the transition that best fits the blank.

then

What is the purpose of the transition "also" in sentence 7?

to compare like things

"However, if they don't play fair, parents need to put their anger aside and let the children handle the situation on their own."

to introduce a contrast

What is the purpose of the transition "therefore" as it is used in sentence 9?

to introduce an effect

Is the underlined linking phrase Particularly in the early 1940s appropriate?

yes, because it emphasizes the creativity of people in the 1940s