Unit 4 Lesson 9: Connections and Transitions

Question 1

In explanatory writing, it is important to show the relationships between ideas. Why is that

Answer 1

This makes it easier for readers to follow the explanation of a topic.

Question 2

Trastions are used to demonstrare what

Answer 2

In explanatory writing, it is important to show the relationships between ideas. This makes it easier for readers to follow the explanation of a topic. Writers often use transitions to show these relationships.

Question 3

What are transitions

Answer 3

a word or phrase that shows the relationship between two ideas

Question 4

What are connections

Answer 4

the relationship between two or more similar ideas in a text

Question 5

What do connections show

Answer 5

Connections show how ideas are related or similar.

Question 6

Here are some common transitions writers use to show connections:

Answer 6

• Futhermore
• likewise
• on account of
• therefore

Question 7

How is futhermore used

Answer 7

Writers can use this transition to provide additional detail for an explanation.

Question 8

How is likewise used

Answer 8

This connection introduces an idea similar to the one explained previously.

Question 9

How is on account of used

Answer 9

Writers use this transition to explain the reason for something.

Question 10

How is therefore used

Answer 10

This transition introduces a conclusion that follows logically from an idea just discussed.

Question 11

what is a distinction

Answer 11

a difference or a contrast between two or more ideas in a text

Question 12

How are distinctions used

Answer 12

Distinctions show how ideas differ or contrast.

Question 13

Here are some common transitions writers use to show distinctions:

Answer 13

• Although
• despite
• in contrast
• on the contray

Question 14

How is although used

Answer 14

This transition introduces a seeming contradiction or obstacle that works against an idea.

Question 15

How is despite used

Answer 15

Writers use this distinction to show an obstacle that is overcome.

Question 16

How is in contrast used

Answer 16

This distinction introduces an idea that differs from the one before it.

Question 17

How is on the contrary used

Answer 17

Writers use this transition to introduce an idea that is not what one would expect based on what one knows.

Question 18

Explain the difference between connections and distinctions.

Answer 18

Connections show similarities between ideas, while distinctions show differences.

Question 19

Rewrite the following two sentences to make a connection: The days were getting shorter. Farmers had less time to work in the fields.

Answer 19

The days were getting shorter, and as a result, farmers had less time to work in the fields.

Question 20

Rewrite the following two sentences to make a distinction: The people received several warnings. They were unprepared when the hurricane hit.

Answer 20

Despite several warnings, the people were still unprepared when the hurricane hit.

Question 21

What is the relationship between transitions and the ideas in an explanatory text?

Answer 21

Transitions show the relationships between ideas, such as similarities and differences.

Question 22

When ideas are linked effectively, the text is said to have..

Answer 22

cohesion

Question 23

What does is mean when a text is cohesive

Answer 23

When a text is cohesive, readers can better process and retain the information.

Question 24

connections vs distinctions

Answer 24

Connections show similarities among ideas, and distinctions show differences.

Question 25

How can you use transitions to clarify relationships among complex ideas in explanatory text?

Answer 25

You can use transitions to signal connections and distinctions that show the relationships between ideas.

Question 26

Why is it important to use transitions to show where the conclusion of an explanatory text begins?

Answer 26

Without a transition, the reader may think the conclusion is a continuation of the body of the explanatory text.

Question 27

How can the transition however be used to relate ideas in an explanatory text?

Answer 27

The transition however can signal a contrasting relationship between two ideas.