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Transitions and punctuation

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  • Name a transition that indicates an Example.
    for example, for instance, specifically, or in particular. (Any one is correct)
  • The text states transitions help clarify the relationships among the ideas a writer is doing what with?
    They are presenting (or are presenting).
  • A transition can join two closely related independent clauses if they are connected by what punctuation mark?
    A semicolon
  • What are the words and phrases that link sections of a text?
    Transitions (or transitional words and phrases).
  • Dr. King advocated for nonviolent resistance. Similarly, Chavez encourages the community to seek peaceful social change.
    Similarity
  • Name a transition that indicates Similarity.
    also, likewise, similarly, or in the same way. (Any one is correct)
  • The transition "similarly" indicates which relationship?
    Similarity.
  • The transition "on the other hand" indicates which relationship?
    Contrast.
  • What is the proper term for a transitional word or phrase that appears inside a sentence (not at the beginning or joining clauses) and is set off by commas?
    An interrupter (or parenthetical element).
  • When a transitional word or phrase begins a sentence, what punctuation mark must follow it?
    A comma
  • What is the fundamental principle or skill the students are learning to improve in their writing?
    Cohesion and Clarity.
  • Name a transition that indicates Cause-and-effect.
    so, thus, therefore, consequently, or as a result. (Any one is correct)
  • If a transitional word appears in the middle of a word or phrase, how must it be set off?
    With two commas (one before and one after).
  • If a transition joins two independent clauses using a semicolon, what punctuation mark follows the transition?
    A comma
  • Name a transition that indicates Contrast.
    although, however, nevertheless, or on the other hand. (Any one is correct)
  • What is the main goal writers use transitions to create in their text?
    Cohesion.
  • The transition "moreover" indicates which relationship?
    Addition of Ideas.
  • Besides creating cohesion, what is the second main thing transitions help clarify?
    The relationships among the ideas being presented.
  • The transition "as a result" indicates which relationship?
    Cause-and-effect.
  • The transition "in particular" indicates which relationship?
    Example.