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(1) Setting up a backyard bird feeder is a great way to observe local wildlife up close. (2) You should select a sturdy pole and mount the feeder high enough so neighborhood cats cannot reach it. (3) Finally, fill the hopper with fresh sunflower seeds to attract cardinals and blue jays.

Question 3 (TEKS 6.10C - Chronological/Sequence Transition)

The writer has not used the most effective transition in sentence 3. Which word or phrase should replace Finally in this sentence?

  • A. Instead

  • B. Next

  • C. In summary

  • D. Otherwise

What is letter Choice B?

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Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows.

(1) Middle school cafeteria menus should include more fresh, locally grown fruit options. (2) Serving apples, strawberries, and blueberries gives students essential vitamins during the school day. (3) Therefore, many kids dislike eating plain celery sticks and carrots.

Question 4 (TEKS 6.10C - Contrast Transition)

The writer has not used the most effective transition in sentence 3. Which word or phrase should replace Therefore in this sentence?

  • A. On the other hand

  • B. As a result

  • C. In fact

  • D. For instance

What is letter choice A?

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Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows.

(1) Heavy thunderstorms rolled through our neighborhood late Tuesday afternoon. (2) Strong winds knocked down several large tree branches and broke power lines. (3) For example, thousands of residents lost electricity for nearly three hours.

Question 5 (TEKS 6.10C - Cause and Effect / Result Transition)

The writer has not used the most effective transition in sentence 3. Which word or phrase should replace For example in this sentence?

  • A. Nevertheless

  • B. As a result

  • C. In spite of this

  • D. Meanwhile

What is letter choice B?

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Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows.

(1) Many native animals in Texas have adapted well to living near suburban neighborhoods. (2) Raccoons have learned how to open trash cans to search for leftover food scraps. (3) On the contrary, coyotes frequently hunt small rodents in open grassy parks near homes.

Question 6 (TEKS 6.10C - Exemplification / Similarity Transition)

The writer has not used the most effective transition in sentence 3. Which word or phrase should replace On the contrary in this sentence?

  • A. Similarly

  • B. Therefore

  • C. In conclusion

  • D. Even though

What is letter choice A?