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Signal the Intended Logical Relationship - Practice 2

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: One plan lists costs; __, the other lists costs. Signal similarity.
Question 2 Choose the transition: The estimate was detailed; __, it omitted delivery costs. Signal contrast.
Question 3 Choose the transition: The gate was locked; __, we used the other entrance. Signal consequence.
Question 4 Choose the transition: The first guide has a glossary; __, the second has one. Signal similarity.
Question 5 Choose the transition: The method was familiar; __, this application was new. Signal contrast.