Q1:
To answer this question, you need to determine whether each uppercased word or phrase makes connections or distinctions between ideas. Here are the explanations for each option:
1. "THEREFORE" suggests a logical connection or conclusion, so it makes a connection between the agreement to proceed and calling the meeting to a close.
2. "IN CONTRAST" indicates a distinction between the fur color of the cottontail rabbit and the snowshoe hare during winter.
3. "EVEN THOUGH" expresses a contrast or contradiction, highlighting the minimal voter turnout despite several important issues on the ballot.
4. "ON ACCOUNT OF" signifies a reason or cause, linking the cancellation of the game to the bad weather.
Q2:
To answer this question, you need to drag and drop the words from the options into the correct locations. Here is the explanation for each blank:
"When we reviewed our sales numbers, we learned that we did not meet all our goals DESPITE our hard work. We learned, HOWEVER, that customers don’t seem to enjoy our product."
The words "despite" and "however" are used to convey contrasting ideas.
Q3:
To answer this question, you need to determine which transition word or phrase signals a connection. Here are the explanations for each option:
A. "Despite" suggests a contrast or contradiction.
B. "In contrast" also indicates a comparison or contrast.
C. "Nevertheless" conveys a contrast or opposition between ideas.
D. "Therefore" signifies a logical connection or inference.
Among these options, the transition word "Therefore" signals a connection between preceding and following ideas.
Q4:
To answer this question, you need to identify which option describes explanatory writing lacking cohesion. Here is the explanation for each option:
A. This option suggests that the similarities and differences between ideas are unclear, which may affect the coherence of the writing.
B. This option states that the body paragraphs repeat ideas already discussed in the introduction, indicating a lack of coherence.
C. This option mentions that complex ideas have multiple explanations and details, which may indicate thoroughness rather than a lack of cohesion.
D. This option suggests that complex ideas are linked with multiple transition words, which can enhance cohesion.
Among these options, Option B, where the body paragraphs discuss ideas already brought up in the introduction, is an example of explanatory writing that lacks cohesion.
Q5:
To answer this question, you need to analyze how the transition word "therefore" in the first paragraph highlights a connection explaining why colonies were able to buy more goods. Here is the explanation for each option:
A. This option states that the transition word "therefore" signals a connection that helps explain why colonies had more money, not necessarily why they were able to buy more goods.
B. The transition word "therefore" does signify a connection, but it specifically helps explain why colonies were able to buy more British goods.
C. This option suggests that the transition word "therefore" highlights a distinction between the colonies' money and the British goods, which is not accurate.
D. This option suggests that the transition word "therefore" highlights a distinction between the goods the colonies bought from foreign countries and the goods they bought from the British, which is not accurate.
Among these options, Option B, stating that the transition word "therefore" signals a connection that helps explain why colonies were able to buy more British goods, is correct.