IXL | Choose the best transition | 4th grade language arts

Choose the transition that emphasizes a point.

Mr. and Mrs.

Nelson

visited Italy and Greece in September. The beaches were less crowded, but it was still warm.

Truly

September is the best time to go.

First

Truly

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question

Choose the transition that shows cause and effect.

The Luddites were a group of weavers in 19th-century England who protested new machines.

As a result

people use the word

luddite

today to refer to those who avoid new technologies.

As a result

First

key idea

When you're writing, use transitions to help the reader understand how two ideas connect to one another.

Different transitions have different purposes.

Purpose	Transitions
show the order of events in time	first, next, later, finally, afterward
show cause and effect	therefore, for this reason, as a result
add a new example or idea	also, for example, in addition
contrast, or show differences	however, otherwise, on the other hand, still
compare, or show similarities	similarly, likewise, in the same way
emphasize a point	truly, especially, in fact, to repeat

To use a transition between two sentences, think about how the sentences are connected. Choose the transition that best shows that connection.

Jason made more free throws this season than any other player. As a result, he was voted Most Valuable Player.

The transition as a result shows that the writer is about to state an effect of Jason's free throws.

solution

As a result better connects the ideas in the text. This transition shows cause and effect.

The Luddites were a group of weavers in 19th-century England who protested new machines. As a result, people use the word luddite today to refer to those who avoid new technologies.

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