Question

Choose the correct answer to show whether each boldfaced word or phrase makes connections or distinctions between ideas.(2 points) Connections Distinctions The game was canceled on account of bad weather. Everybody is in agreement as to how to proceed. Therefore, we will call the meeting to a close. 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.

Answer 1

Here are the classifications for each of the boldfaced phrases:

1. **"on account of"** - Connections (indicates a reason for the game being canceled)
2. **"Everybody is in agreement"** - Connections (shows consensus among people)
3. **"Therefore"** - Connections (indicates a conclusion based on prior statements)
4. **"In contrast"** - Distinctions (highlights a difference between the cottontail rabbit and the snowshoe hare)
5. **"even though"** - Distinctions (contrasts minimal voter turnout with the presence of important issues)

So, the final categorization would be:

- Connections: "on account of," "Everybody is in agreement," "Therefore"
- Distinctions: "In contrast," "even though"