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Complete the text with the transition that best connects the counterclaim to the writer's response to that counterclaim: Some may say that college football players should be paid because they are being exploited by coaches and athletic departments that receive huge financial payoffs. College athletes are students first and foremost, so they should be focused on getting an education rather than a paycheck. Furthermore, ___
Complete the text with the transition that best connects the supporting evidence to analysis of that evidence: For the government to more accurately reflect the will of the people, more Americans—especially the young and less wealthy—need to vote. Americans between the ages of eighteen and twenty-four are less likely to vote than those over thirty-five, and people who earn more than seventy-five thousand dollars a year are more likely to vote than those who earn less than fifty thousand dollars. Older, wealthier Americans have a greater influence on our government—particularly during midterm elections—simply because more of them vote. ___
Complete the text with the transition that best connects the analysis of that evidence: Although the number of people who undergo cosmetic surgeries continues to grow, many don't understand the dangers and potential side effects of plastic surgery. Procedures may go awry, relationships with friends and family may be altered, and the physical change may not meet expectations. Plastic surgery—like any surgery—involves physical as well as emotional risks. ___
Complete the text with the transition that best connects the supporting evidence to analysis of that evidence: A study at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art found that viewing art in museums led to more historical empathy and increased social tolerance. Viewing artwork allows us to connect emotionally with other cultures. ___
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Complete the text with the transition that best connects the claim to the evidence that supports it: Research shows that students today have more homework than they did in the past. A 2004 study by the University of Michigan discovered that, since 1981, the amount of time devoted to homework every week had increased from two hours thirty-eight minutes to three hours fifty-eight minutes. ___
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Complete the text with the transition that best connects the claim to the counterclaim: Some sports fans believe that baseball is less popular than football or basketball. Baseball revenues increased from about one billion to almost eight billion dollars between 1993 and 2013, and new stadiums are being built throughout the country. ___
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Complete the text with the transition that best connects the two pieces of supporting evidence: More cities should implement bike-sharing programs. Bike sharing provides an alternative to traditional transportation options, such as cars, taxis, and buses, which means less traffic on crowded city streets. Riding a bike doesn't produce any greenhouse gas emissions, which is great for the environment. ___
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Complete the text with the transition that best connects the evidence to the counterargument: If hospitals are truly committed to patient wellness, they must serve more nutritious food. ___ That nutritious food is more costly. But such arguments are short-sighted, failing to take into account the long-term health effects of poor nutritional habits.
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Complete the text with the transition that best connects the claim to the counterclaim: People who want to travel the fastest on a highway during times of heavy traffic should stay in the far right lane. The right lane is the slowest when there is normal traffic. But in a traffic jam, most people have a tendency to move left, resulting in more slowdowns and congestion in the left-most lanes. ___
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Complete the text with the transition that best connects the claim to the evidence: Some may argue that the initiation process known as 'pledging' that students undergo to become members of fraternities is an important part of building commitment to the fraternity. ___ Many pledging rituals have caused injuries or even death to pledges and should be banned.
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Study Notes
Flashcards on Transition Words and Their Usage
- Transition words enhance the connection between different parts of a text, improving clarity and flow.
Card 1: Nonetheless
- "Nonetheless" serves to connect a counterclaim with a direct response, highlighting the conflict between exploitation claims and the priority of education for athletes.
Card 2: As a result
- "As a result" links supporting evidence about voting demographics with the analysis of how it affects government representation, emphasizing the disparity in voting participation.
Card 3: Clearly
- "Clearly" signals the importance of understanding the risks associated with cosmetic surgery, underlining the need for increased public awareness about potential dangers.
Card 4: Evidently
- "Evidently" introduces supporting evidence regarding the emotional benefits of viewing art, reinforcing arguments about improving social empathy and tolerance through art exposure.
Card 5: For instance
- "For instance" introduces a specific study that exemplifies the claim about increasing homework loads, providing concrete evidence to support this assertion.
Card 6: That being said
- "That being said" offers a counterview to the belief that baseball is less popular, using revenue growth data to highlight baseball's ongoing appeal despite perceptions.
Card 7: In addition
- "In addition" connects two pieces of supporting evidence regarding the benefits of bike-sharing programs, focusing on its role in reducing traffic and environmental harm.
Card 8: Of course, some will say
- "Of course, some will say" anticipates counterarguments related to the cost of nutritious food, positioning the discussion within the larger context of long-term health costs.
Card 9: Admittedly
- "Admittedly" acknowledges the counterclaim regarding lane usage in traffic jams, emphasizing the unexpected behavior of drivers influencing traffic patterns.
Card 10: Nevertheless
- "Nevertheless" contrasts the perceived importance of the pledging process in fraternities with the serious consequences of dangerous rituals, making a case against such practices.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the use of transition words to effectively connect counterclaims to responses in argumentative writing. It challenges participants to select the best transitions that clarify relationships between statements in a debate about college athletes. Test your understanding of coherence in writing!
