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Signal the Intended Logical Relationship - Practice 1

Choose a transition by the relationship between propositions, not by how impressive it sounds.

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Choose a transition by the relationship between propositions, not by how impressive it sounds. A contrast, consequence and additional point need different signals.

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The path was shorter; however, it was steeper signals contrast rather than cause.

The path was shorter; however, it was steeper signals contrast rather than cause.
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Question 1 Choose the transition: The instructions were brief; __, they included every required step. Signal contrast.
Question 2 Choose the transition: The battery was empty; __, the device stopped. Signal consequence.
Question 3 Choose the transition: Draft A uses labels; __, draft B uses labels. Signal similarity.
Question 4 Choose the transition: The room was small; __, it held the whole group. Signal contrast.
Question 5 Choose the transition: The file was deleted; __, that copy could not be opened. Signal consequence.