Question

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 paragraphse 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

Answer 1

Answer:

D, to link ideas across sentences and paragraphs

Explanation:

Transition words include then, finally, next, however, and first. They form smooth transitions between ideas by forming connections.