Question

Choose the category of connective used in the following example.

Answer 1

Indicate repetition of an idea.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. Indicate repetition of an idea

Explanation:

In writing, a connective refers to a word or phrase used to link or connect different ideas and that shows the relationship between the ideas that are being connected. In the case of the two sentences presented the connective is "in other words" because this acts as a transition between the first and the second idea. Additionally, this connective mainly shows the phrase "the weather was clear" will be explained or repeated in different words that include the details "the sun was shining, a cool breeze was blowing..". According to this, the category of the connective used is that it indicates the repetition of an idea.