Choose the correct answer to show whether each boldfaced word or phrase makes connections or distinctions between ideas.(2 points)

Question

Connections Distinctions
The game was canceled on account of bad weather.

The cottontail rabbit’s fur stays brown all year. In contrast, the snowshoe hare’s fur turns white during the winter to help it blend into the snowy landscape.

Voter turnout was minimal even though there were several important issues on the ballot.

Everybody is in agreement as to how to proceed. Therefore, we will call the meeting to a close.

Answer 1

Here are the answers indicating whether each boldfaced word or phrase makes connections or distinctions between ideas:

1. The game was canceled on account of bad weather.
   Connections

2. The cottontail rabbit’s fur stays brown all year. In contrast, the snowshoe hare’s fur turns white during the winter to help it blend into the snowy landscape.
   Distinctions

3. Voter turnout was minimal even though there were several important issues on the ballot.
   Distinctions

4. Everybody is in agreement as to how to proceed. Therefore, we will call the meeting to a close.
   Connections