Question

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 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 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 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.

The writer expresses a choice dog owners can make between owning a puppy and owning a dog for life.
Answer
Which transitions would best show contrast between two or more ideas in a text? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

after all
after all

because
because

despite
despite

by and large
by and large

however
however

for example
Answer
Which transitions would most effectively begin a conclusion? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

however
however

after all
after all

despite
despite

for example
for example

by and large
by and large

because
Answer
Which transitions would best signal connections between ideas? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

because
because

despite
despite

by and large
by and large

after all
after all

however
however

for example
Answered by GPT-4o mini
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.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The two transitions that would best show contrast between two or more ideas in a text are:

1. however
2. despite
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The two transitions that would most effectively begin a conclusion are:

1. after all
2. by and large
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The two transitions that would best signal connections between ideas are:

1. because
2. for example