Verbs and Transition Words Quiz

What verbs can be used as a synonym to The phrase/author means that ...

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the best synonym to "clarify" in the context of writing about texts?

• determines

• exposes

• remarks

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A synonym to "energetically" in essay writing can be...

• skillfuly

• intentionally

• sensibly

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the best synonym to 'Advises' in the context of writing about texts?

• Conveys

• Examines

• Persuades

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What transition word is used to indicate 'Differences' within paragraphs?

• however

• But

• nevertheless

• in spite of

• on the one hand … on the other hand

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which transition word is used to show 'Time, Order, Sequence' within paragraphs?

• subsequently

• After

• before

• afterward

• at last

What transition word is used to present 'Additional Evidence' within paragraphs?

• moreover

• additionally

• again

• also

• and

What is the meaning of 'effectively' in the context of writing?

• cleverly

• powerfully

• wisely

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What transition word is used to conclude a paragraph?

• in brief

• in a word

• briefly

• finally

• in conclusion

Which transition word is used to indicate 'Cause/Effect' within paragraphs?

• therefore

• accordingly

• so

• hence

• consequently

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6