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A) What do transitional words and phrases achieve in a text? (1 point)
They help show the relationship between the subject and verb in a sentence.
They help link ideas and tell readers how they are connected.
They are used to modify a verb in an independent clause.
They are used specifically to connect a dependent clause with an independent clause.
A) Which transition word or phrase would a writer use to show that two ideas are alike? (1 point)
moreover
on the other hand
specifically
as a result
A) What is syntax? (1 point)
the arrangement of words and phrases in a particular order
the words or phrases that show the connection between two ideas
the cause-and-effect relationship between pieces of grammar in a text
the techniques an argumentative writer uses to convince a reader of a point
A) Which transition word would indicate that two ideas are in contrast to each other? (1 point)
obviously
likewise
despite
consequently
Libraries are often seen as unnecessary.
They should be valued for the many necessary services they provide to the community.
A)
Use the sentences to answer the question.
Which best shows how these two sentences can be combined using an appropriate transition that keeps the original intent of the two sentences?
(1 point)
Libraries are often seen as unnecessary; moreover, they should be valued for the many necessary services they provide to the community.
Libraries are often seen as unnecessary; understandably, they should be valued for the many necessary services they provide to the community.
Libraries are often seen as unnecessary; however, they should be valued for the many necessary services they provide to the community.
Libraries are often seen as unnecessary; as a result, they should be valued for the many necessary services they provide to the communi

Answer 1

1. A) What do transitional words and phrases achieve in a text?
- They help link ideas and tell readers how they are connected.

2. A) Which transition word or phrase would a writer use to show that two ideas are alike?
- moreover

3. A) What is syntax?
- the arrangement of words and phrases in a particular order

4. A) Which transition word would indicate that two ideas are in contrast to each other?
- despite

5. A) Which best shows how these two sentences can be combined using an appropriate transition that keeps the original intent of the two sentences?
- Libraries are often seen as unnecessary; however, they should be valued for the many necessary services they provide to the community.