IXL | Choose the best transition | 5th grade language arts

Choose the transition that emphasizes a point.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle got tired of writing about his character Sherlock Holmes. For this reason, he wrote a story that ended with the detective's death.

For example

his readers were unhappy, so Doyle eventually brought Holmes back to life.

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Choose the transition that introduces a new example or idea.

After dropping out of Kazan University, Leo Tolstoy eventually joined the Russian army. Many of his novels were about his experiences in the army.

For instance

he wrote about the Crimean War in

Sevastopol Tales

However

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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

For instance better connects the ideas in the text. This transition introduces a new example or idea.

After dropping out of Kazan University, Leo Tolstoy eventually joined the Russian army. Many of his novels were about his experiences in the army. For instance, he wrote about the Crimean War in Sevastopol Tales.

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