Which of these is the best transition to use between paragraphs 1 and 2? a) although we have paid for our trip, we still need to find chaperones for the event. b) i am writing to you because i know that you get very excited about traveling. c) though we are almost ready for our trip, we still have some things to do. d) furthermore, we need from people in our community.

Which sentence contains a correctly used participial phrase? a) camping by the lakeside, the cries of geese kept me awake. b) after brushing on another stroke of fiery crimson, the canvas looked complete. c) peering through the rain spattered window, the scenery appeared lush and verdant. d) kicking the ball into the upper left hand corner of the goal, the striker scored the winning goal.