The Empowered Writer, Short Answer Matching Activity: Chapter 03

Too many transitional words and phrases can ________ the paragraph.

Transitional words that are intended to ________ include “for example,” “in other words,” and “such as.”

In a paragraph, the ________ introduces the main idea and is therefore usually the most general sentence.

The ________ of words and phrases can help the reader follow the main idea of a paragraph. 

To achieve ________ in paragraphs, a writer may apply parallel or balanced structures. 

A paragraph ________ reminds the reader what the paragraph was about. 

________ connect ideas from one sentence or paragraph to the next. 

To achieve ________ in paragraphs, all sentences should relate to the main idea being presented. 

________ serve the specific functions of introducing an important point, developing that point, and conveying both clearly to the reader.