Mastering Parallelism and Transitions

What is a transition word?

• A transition word connects ideas in writing.

• A transition word is a synonym for a noun.

• A transition word is a type of punctuation.

Example of an effective transition words for adding information.

• however

• on the contrary

• furthermore

• despite this

Identify the error in this sentence: She likes to swim, biking, and to run.

• Inconsistent verb forms

• Missing conjunction

• Wrong spelling of a word'

Which transition word would best connect these two ideas: 'I studied hard' and 'I passed the exam'?

• therefore

• however

• because

• although

What is parallelism in sentence structure?

• Parallelism is the use of equal grammatical structures in a series of related elements in a sentence.

• Parallelism is the arrangement of words in alphabetical order.

• Parallelism refers to the use of different tenses in a sentence.

• Parallelism is the repetition of the same word in a sentence.

Choose the correct form: He enjoys hiking, to bike, and swimming.

• He enjoys hiking, to bike, and to swim.

• He enjoys hiking, biking, and to swim.

• He enjoys to hike, biking, and swimming.

• He enjoys hiking, biking, and swimming.

Provide an example of a transition word that indicates contrast.

• in addition

• similarly

• however

• although

Identify the error in this sentence: The teacher is strict, fair, and she is kind.

• The error is in the parallel structure of the adjectives.

• The error is in the verb tense.

• The error is in the use of the conjunction.

• The error is in the subject-verb agreement.

The word text comes from a Latin word, "texere" which means...

• to wear

• to weave

• to write

• to call

Which of the following is an example of parallel structure: 'I like to read, writing, and to paint' or 'I like reading, writing, and painting'?

• I like reading, writing, and painting

• I enjoy to read, writing, and painting

• I like to read, to write, and painting

• I like reading, to write, and to paint