12.4 STAAR PRACTICE

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What do 'concluding' transition words do?

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They summarize the idea.

Front

How can you combine sentences effectively?

Back

You can connect ideas clearly, like 'The dogs barked in their cages, and then the workers put them on leashes and took them for walks.'

Front

What does the subject of a sentence tell us?

Back

It tells us who or what the sentence is about.

Front

What transition word shows the end of a sequence?

Back

Last.

Front

What does 'there' mean?

Back

It signifies a location or place.

Front

What is a transition word?

Back

A word that connects ideas in writing.

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What does the word 'then' indicate?

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It shows the next step in a sequence.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To give a brief overview of the main points.

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What does 'initially' mean?

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It refers to the beginning of a sequence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that has two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.