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Question 1 A) Use the paragraph to answer the question. Dogs need a lot of training and attention when they are puppies. Nevertheless, they make amazing companions for life. What is the distinction? (1 point) Responses The writer expresses a choice dog owners can make between owning a puppy and owning a dog for life. The writer expresses a choice dog owners can make between owning a puppy and owning a dog for life. The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life. The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life. The writer shows an alternative idea or way of thinking about a difficult aspect of having a dog. The writer shows an alternative idea or way of thinking about a difficult aspect of having a dog. The writer introduces two steps in a process to show that dog owners must first deal with the attention puppies need and then enjoy the companionship of a dog. The writer introduces two steps in a process to show that dog owners must first deal with the attention puppies need and then enjoy the companionship of a dog. Question 2 A)Which transition is appropriate for this sentence? Select the correct answer from the list.(1 point) People used twice as much water as the rule allowed. , the well ran dry. Question 3 A)Which transitions would best show contrast between two or more ideas in a text? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses for example for example because because despite despite however however after all after all by and large by and large Question 4 A)Which transitions would most effectively begin a conclusion? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses despite despite after all after all because because however however by and large by and large for example for example Question 5 A)Which transitions would best signal connections between ideas? Select the two correct answers.(1 point) Responses after all after all because because for example for example however however despite despite by and large by and large

Answer 1

Q2 responses are
Nevertheless
on the other hand
As a result
However

Answer 2

**Question 1 A)** The correct response is:
- The writer contrasts the idea that puppies are a lot of work with the idea that dogs are great companions for life.

**Question 2 A)** The appropriate transition for the sentence is:
- Therefore, the well ran dry.

**Question 3 A)** The transitions that would best show contrast between two or more ideas in a text are:
- However
- Despite

**Question 4 A)** The transitions that would most effectively begin a conclusion are:
- After all
- By and large

**Question 5 A)** The transitions that would best signal connections between ideas are:
- Because
- For example

Answer 3

Given the options provided for Question 2, the appropriate transition for the sentence "People used twice as much water as the rule allowed. _____ the well ran dry." is:

- **As a result**

This option indicates a direct consequence of the first statement, making it the best choice.