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A) What do transitional words and phrases achieve in a text? (1 point)
They are used to modify a verb in an independent clause.
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 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)
on the other hand
specifically
moreover
as a result
A) What is syntax? (1 point)
the techniques an argumentative writer uses to convince a reader of a point
the cause-and-effect relationship between pieces of grammar in a text
the words or phrases that show the connection between two ideas
the arrangement of words and phrases in a particular order

Question 4
A) Which transition word would indicate that two ideas are in contrast to each other? (1 point)
consequently
likewise
despite
obviously

Question 5
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; as a result, 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; moreover, 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.

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Here are the answers to your questions:

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

Question 2:
A) Which transition word or phrase would a writer use to show that two ideas are alike? (1 point)
Answer: moreover

Question 3:
A) What is syntax? (1 point)
Answer: the arrangement of words and phrases in a particular order

Question 4:
A) Which transition word would indicate that two ideas are in contrast to each other? (1 point)
Answer: despite

Question 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? (1 point)
Answer: Libraries are often seen as unnecessary; however, they should be valued for the many necessary services they provide to the community.

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