Use varied transitions, cohesive devices, and paragraph-linking strategies to create coherence across a whole piece of writing — including temporal transitions, causal connectives, and techniques for signalling shifts in argument, time, or…
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Question 1 of 3
Read the first paragraph below: "The city park was bustling with families enjoying the sunny afternoon. Children played on the swings, and couples picnicked on the grass. The sound of laughter filled the air." Which of the following sentences would be the best topic sentence for the next paragraph, linking back to this paragraph?
Question 2 of 3
Read the two paragraphs below. Paragraph 1: "Lena set up two identical potted beans, placing one on the windowsill where it received direct sunlight and the other on a dark shelf. Over the next week, she measured their height each day and recorded the results. By the end of the experiment, the bean in the sunlight was nearly twice as tall as the one kept in the dark." Paragraph 2 will discuss why sunlight is important for plants. Which sentence would be the best topic sentence to start the second paragraph, linking it to the first paragraph?
Question 3 of 3
Read the two paragraphs below. Which transitional phrase should be placed between them to clearly show that the story has moved to a later time? Paragraph 1: "Jake sprinted across the field, his heart pounding as he chased the winning goal. The crowd roared, and his teammates lifted him onto their shoulders in celebration." Paragraph 2: "He spread out his towel on the warm sand, watching the waves crash gently as the sun rose over the horizon." Which phrase best signals the shift from the soccer game to the next morning at the beach?
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