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savannahhooper

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on: Jun 23, 2018
If a writer wants to provide an example between sentences and between paragraphs, the most effective transitional phrase to indicate the example would be _____.
 
  A. on the contrary
  B. for this purpose
  C. in particular
  D. as a result

Question 2

Which of the following practices will make a paragraph effective for a reader?
 
  A. Using transitional words and phrases between sentences in the paragraph
  B. Introducing two or more main ideas in the paragraph
  C. Providing continuity breaks in the paragraph
  D. Keeping the middle paragraph shorter than the first and last paragraphs


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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
The transitional phrase in particular is used to provide examples. Transitional words and
phrases are used to show how items, ideas, or events between sentences and between
paragraphs are related to one another.

Answer to Question 2

A
Using transitional words and phrases between sentences in a paragraph will make the
paragraph effective for a reader. To provide connections between sentences and between
paragraphs, writers use transitional words and phrases. Skillful use of transitional words and
phrases can move the reader through the communicationfrom one idea to anotherwithout
a break in continuity that could detract from the message.


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