Question

Select the correct answer. What is the purpose of transitional words or phrases in an essay? A. to show the difference between two sentences or ideas B. to highlight the point being discussed in a text C. to explain the topic or thesis statement D. to link ideas across sentences and paragraphs Reset Next

Answer 1

Answer:

D.  To link ideas across sentences and paragraphs.

Explanation:

The purpose of transitional words within a piece of text is to smoothly shift to your next point. Think of it as a period. A period signifies the end of a sentence right? Then you can think of transition words as the end of a point you have just made, and the start of the next one you are about to make.