Question

The purpose of transition words is to ____ sentences and paragraphs.
A connect
B enhance
C lengthen
D shorten
Types of transition words include __________, sequence, and compare and contrast.
A plot diagram
B cause and effect
C literal and figurative
D narrative and expository
Read both sentences.

Dahlia played basketball at the park. She went to the shoe store.

Which underlined transition word would BEST connect the two sentences together?

A Dahlia played basketball at the park. Then, she went to the shoe store.
B Dahlia played basketball at the park. In fact, she went to the shoe store.
C Dahlia played basketball at the park. Thus, she went to the shoe store.
D Dahlia played basketball at the park. Nevertheless, she went to the shoe store.
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Answer 1

1. A — connect. Transition words connect sentences and paragraphs.
2. B — cause and effect. (Types include cause and effect, sequence, and compare/contrast.)
3. A — "Then." It shows sequence (first played basketball, then went to the shoe store).