Which of the following transition words would you use if you were going to add additional information to what you have already written?
However,
Futhermore,
For example,
Finally,
How should this sentence be changed? As the young man read old newspaper articles that were published decades before, his eyes was opened to what life was like in the 19th century.
B Change read to red
C Change eyes to eye’s
A Change was opened to were opened
D Change his to they
In a "to persuade" essay, you are expected to not only address an argument the other side might present, but you also have to _________________ it, or turn it back to your own claim.
Inform
Rebut
Concede
Counterargument
In a "to persuade" essay, you are expected to provide a claim that the opposing side would make. This is called a.....
Counterargument
Rebuttal
Concession
Refutation
Which of the following is NOT a transition word or phrase that you might use to begin a sentence that conflicts with previous information?
On the other hand,
However,
But,
In contrast,
Revise this sentence: At my previous school, where I was captain of the varsity football team I learned a lot about what it means to lead by example.
Delete where
Insert a comma after team
Change a lot to alot
Change means to should meant
In a "to inform" essay, instead of a thesis statement or claim, you have a _____________ idea in your introduction.
controlling