I rapped on the door to tell Mr. Jenkins I was leaving. “Thank you. See you on Wednesday,” waved Mr. Jenkins.
When Wednesday came, I dutifully showed up at the appointed time and Mr. Jenkins slowly shuffled out into the yard with me.
I was hoping to finish the trimming and be done. After I got to talking with Mr. Jenkins, I found it hard to tear myself away.
Aidan made these notes about his nonfiction narrative.
Mr. Jenkins has rose bushes over 50 years old—planted by late wife, Stella.
Oak tree in the backyard—planted when first child was born.
Mr. Jenkins:
Depressed that he can no longer work in his yard like he once did.
Has story for nearly every plant he has planted.
Working in his yard has taken on a whole new meaning for me.
Multiple Choice Question
Read these sentences, which appear underlined in the nonfiction narrative.
I was hoping to finish the trimming and be done. After I got to talking with Mr. Jenkins, I found it hard to tear myself away.
Which transition word or phrase could best be used with these sentences to show contrast?
A.
also
B.
however
C.
for example
D.
most of all
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The best transition word or phrase to show contrast in the given sentences is:
B. however
Using "however" emphasizes the contrast between Aidan's initial hope to finish trimming and the reality of becoming engaged in conversation with Mr. Jenkins, making it difficult to leave.
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